ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lime Accent (407) is a very light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 84. For trim, try Lime Froth (2031-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 84.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E5F1CF |
| RGB | 229, 241, 207 |
| HSL | 81°, 55%, 88% |
About Lime Accent
Lime Accent (407) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 84, Lime Accent 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 Lime Accent'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 Green Cove Springs (421), it's warmer.
How Lime Accent changes with the light
Lime Accent is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Lime Accent's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lime Accent 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 Lime Accent can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lime Accent will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lime Accent in real homes
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Lime Accent 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 10.5
Also close: Natural Choice (ΔE 10.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Falling Snow (ΔE 9.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lime Accent questions
What undertone does Lime Accent have?
Lime Accent has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lime Accent's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lime Accent a light or dark color?
Lime Accent has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Lime Accent reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lime Accent in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (closest available, ΔE 10.5); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 8.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lime Accent?
Try Lime Froth (2031-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Lime Accent's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lime Accent work best?
Lime Accent works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 84, Lime Accent reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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