ColorplanBenjamin Moore Key Lime (2031-50) is a light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 74. For trim, try Tint of Mint (851).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 74.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CBEAA7 |
| RGB | 203, 234, 167 |
| HSL | 88°, 61%, 79% |
About Key Lime
Key Lime (2031-50) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 74, Key Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Key Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Citron Cocktail (410), it's cooler.
How Key Lime changes with the light
Key Lime has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Key Lime's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Key Lime will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Key Lime can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Key Lime will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Key Lime in real homes
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Key Lime equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 13.3
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.5
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.7
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 14.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Key Lime questions
What undertone does Key Lime have?
Key Lime has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Key Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Key Lime a light or dark color?
Key Lime has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, Key Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Key Lime in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 13.3); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (closest available, ΔE 11.5); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 13.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Key Lime?
Try Tint of Mint (851) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Key Lime's undertone.
Where does Key Lime work best?
Key Lime works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 74, Key Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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