ColorplanLime White
No.1 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 72 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Lime White (No.1) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 72. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7), Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 71.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3DCC7 |
| RGB | 227, 220, 199 |
| HSL | 45°, 33%, 84% |
About Lime White
Lime White (No.1) is a light warm white from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 72, 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 whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. Next to Clunch (No.2009), it's warmer.
How Lime White changes with the light
Lime White 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
Lime White's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick 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
Bright south light shows Lime White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lime White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Lime White in real homes
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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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.4
Also close: Spring in Aspen (ΔE 0.4)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball 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 71.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 72, 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?
Benjamin Moore: Creamy White OC-7 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.4); Sherwin-Williams: Neutral Ground SW 7568 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 2.8). 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 Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Lime White's undertone.
Where does Lime White work best?
Lime White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 72, Lime White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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