ColorplanBenjamin Moore Shimmering Lime (2030-50) is a light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 72. 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 | 71.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BFE8AA |
| RGB | 191, 232, 170 |
| HSL | 100°, 57%, 79% |
About Shimmering Lime
Shimmering Lime (2030-50) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 72, Shimmering 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 Shimmering 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 Sounds of Nature (556), it's lighter.
How Shimmering Lime changes with the light
Shimmering Lime has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Shimmering Lime's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Shimmering Lime will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Shimmering Lime close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Shimmering Lime will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Shimmering Lime in real homes
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Shimmering 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 15.6
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 15.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.3
Also close: Whirlybird (ΔE 13.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.4
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 14.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Shimmering Lime questions
What undertone does Shimmering Lime have?
Shimmering Lime has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shimmering Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Shimmering Lime a light or dark color?
Shimmering Lime has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 71.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 72, Shimmering Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Shimmering Lime in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 15.6); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (closest available, ΔE 12.3); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 13.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shimmering Lime?
Try Tint of Mint (851) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Shimmering Lime's undertone.
Where does Shimmering Lime work best?
Shimmering Lime works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 72, Shimmering Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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