Ref. #B5CB01 · 2025-10
Bright Lime
53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bright Lime Technical Profile
What color is Bright Lime? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #B5CB01. Colors similar to Bright Lime include Sherwin-Williams Center Stage, Behr Laser, Behr Green Neon. Bright Lime has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Bright Lime sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Bright Lime reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Bright Lime
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bright Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bright Lime
#B5CB01
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6FCB34
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bright Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bright Lime 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Bright Lime.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bright Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bright Lime have?
Bright Lime by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Bright Lime from other brands?
The closest matches are Center Stage by Sherwin-Williams (#B2C216), Laser by Behr (#ACC625), Green Neon by Behr (#A8C200). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bright Lime?
Bright Lime has an LRV of 52.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Bright Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.