ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lime Twist (425) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 56. 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 | 56.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ADD18A |
| RGB | 173, 209, 138 |
| HSL | 90°, 44%, 68% |
About Lime Twist
Lime Twist (425) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 56, Lime Twist has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lime Twist'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 Paradise Hills Green (550), it's warmer.
How Lime Twist changes with the light
Lime Twist 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
Lime Twist's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lime Twist 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 Twist can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lime Twist will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lime Twist in real homes
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Lime Twist 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 14.8
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 15.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.7
Also close: Churlish Green (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.0
Also close: Whitewater Bay (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lime Twist questions
What undertone does Lime Twist have?
Lime Twist has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lime Twist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lime Twist a light or dark color?
Lime Twist has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Lime Twist has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Lime Twist in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 14.8); Farrow & Ball: Whirlybird No.309 (closest available, ΔE 11.7); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 12.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lime Twist?
Try Tint of Mint (851) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lime Twist's undertone.
Where does Lime Twist work best?
Lime Twist works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 56, Lime Twist has visible color without darkening a room much.
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