ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tequila Lime (2028-30) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 43. For trim, try Cream Silk (OC-115).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 43.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A6BA32 |
| RGB | 166, 186, 50 |
| HSL | 69°, 58%, 46% |
About Tequila Lime
Tequila Lime (2028-30) is a mid-tone, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 43, Tequila Lime has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tequila 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, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Spring Moss (2027-20), it's cooler and more muted.
How Tequila Lime changes with the light
Tequila Lime 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
Tequila Lime's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Tequila 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 Tequila Lime can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Tequila Lime will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Tequila Lime in real homes
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Tequila 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 18.2
Also close: Sage (ΔE 19.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 13.6
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 15.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.2
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 17.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tequila Lime questions
What undertone does Tequila Lime have?
Tequila Lime has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tequila Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tequila Lime a light or dark color?
Tequila Lime has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Tequila Lime has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Tequila Lime in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 18.2); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (closest available, ΔE 13.6); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 15.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tequila Lime?
Try Cream Silk (OC-115) on trim and Cotton Balls (OC-122) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tequila Lime's undertone.
Where does Tequila Lime work best?
Tequila Lime works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 43, Tequila Lime has visible color without darkening a room much.
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