ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lime White (CW-95) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 77. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011), Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin (No.2004) and Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11). For trim, try Opaline (OC-33).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 77.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAE3D2 |
| RGB | 234, 227, 210 |
| HSL | 42°, 36%, 87% |
About Lime White
Lime White (CW-95) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 77, Lime White 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 White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Cake Batter (CSP-215); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lime White changes with the light
Lime White 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 White'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 White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Lime White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Lime White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Lime White in real homes
Photos people have shared of Lime White in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Lime White 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
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: White Tie (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lime White questions
What undertone does Lime White have?
Lime White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lime White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lime White a light or dark color?
Lime White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Lime White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lime White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Natural Choice SW 7011 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Slipper Satin No.2004 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lime White?
Try Opaline (OC-33) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Lime White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lime White work best?
Lime White works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 77, Lime White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.