ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lime Ricky (393) is a very light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. For trim, try Barely Yellow (2025-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 87.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1F3CA |
| RGB | 241, 243, 202 |
| HSL | 63°, 63%, 87% |
About Lime Ricky
Lime Ricky (393) is a very light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 87, Lime Ricky 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 Ricky'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. It's very close to Celadon Green (2028-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lime Ricky changes with the light
Lime Ricky 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 Ricky'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 Ricky 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 Ricky can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lime Ricky will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lime Ricky in real homes
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Lime Ricky 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 7.1
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Tunsgate Green (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lime Ricky questions
What undertone does Lime Ricky have?
Lime Ricky has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lime Ricky's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lime Ricky a light or dark color?
Lime Ricky has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 87.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Lime Ricky reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lime Ricky in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lime Ricky?
Try Barely Yellow (2025-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Lime Ricky's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lime Ricky work best?
Lime Ricky works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 87, Lime Ricky reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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