Lima Green PPU10-07 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1B688, LRV 45 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Bud Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1B688 · PPU10-07
Lima Green
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lima Green Technical Profile
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Lima Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lima Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLima Green
Nearly identical
PPGSpring Bud Green
Spring Bud Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Grasslands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Great Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rediscover
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aloe Plant
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rediscover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
New Crop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brush Meadow
Valspar
Very similar
Kiwi
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lima Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lima Green
#B1B688
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lima Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lima Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Lima Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lima Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lima Green have?
Lima Green by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lima Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lima Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lima Green are Spring Bud Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Grasslands by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Great Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lima Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Lima Green?
Lima Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lima Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.