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Ref. #CCEBA8 · 2031-50

Key Lime

71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Key Lime 2031-50 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CCEBA8, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Avocado Whip from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Key Lime Technical Profile

HEX Code#CCEBA8
RGB204, 235, 168
LRV70.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Key Lime in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Key Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreKey Lime
Nearly identical
BehrAvocado Whip

Avocado Whip

Behr

Nearly identical

Field Day

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Faith

PPG

Very similar

Spring Lawn

Valspar

Very similar

Sage Sensation

Vista Paint

Very similar

Tree Line

Kilz

Very similar

Woodland Nymph

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sprout .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Wonder Woods

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pastel Green

RAL

Very similar

Hog Plum

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Green Vibes

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Key Lime

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Key Lime

#CCEBA8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#76BF73

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Key Lime

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Key Lime

Complement

Svelte

Key Lime Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Avocado

Pop

Citron

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Juniper Green

Pop

Crocus Petal Purple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Starry Night Blue

Pop

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Key Lime.

Citron Cocktail

Benjamin Moore · 410

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Potpourri Green

Benjamin Moore · 2029-50

#CEE0A8

Shimmering Lime

Benjamin Moore · 2030-50

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Scenic View

Benjamin Moore · 424

#C5E1AD

Neon

Benjamin Moore · 402

#DAE9A2

Tasty Apple

Benjamin Moore · 416

#D5E999

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Snip Of Parsley

Behr · M370-6

#609D30

Capital Green

Valspar · 5004-6C

#42645B

Frost 1857

Behr · 1857

#F2F7F5

Ultra Green

Valspar · 6002-9A

#CCE7D8

Greenscape

Valspar · 6005-10A

#A8D485

French Market

PPG · 1131-4

#A2C7A3

Key Lime — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Key Lime have?
Key Lime by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Key Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Key Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Key Lime are Avocado Whip by Behr (a near-identical match), Field Day by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spice Garden by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Key Lime'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 Key Lime?
Key Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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