ColorplanBenjamin Moore Summer Lime (2026-60) is a very light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 88.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 88.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F3F5C5 |
| RGB | 243, 245, 197 |
| HSL | 63°, 71%, 87% |
About Summer Lime
Summer Lime (2026-60) is a very light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 88, Summer 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 Summer 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. It's very close to Light Daffodil (2027-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Summer Lime changes with the light
Summer Lime 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
Summer Lime's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Summer Lime 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 Summer Lime can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Summer Lime will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Summer Lime in real homes
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Summer 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 7.3
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Tunsgate Green (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Swiss Cream (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Summer Lime questions
What undertone does Summer Lime have?
Summer Lime has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Summer Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Summer Lime a light or dark color?
Summer Lime has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 88.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 88, Summer Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Summer Lime in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 9.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Summer Lime?
Summer Lime is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Summer Lime work best?
Summer Lime works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 88, Summer Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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