Ref. #CCEBA8 · 2031-50
Key Lime
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Key Lime Technical Profile
What color is Key Lime? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CCEBA8. Colors similar to Key Lime include Behr Avocado Whip, Dunn-Edwards Field Day, Behr Spice Garden. Key Lime has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Key Lime reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Key Lime
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Key Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Key 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 Key Lime.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Key Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Key Lime have?
Key Lime by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Key Lime from other brands?
The closest matches are Avocado Whip by Behr (#CDEBAA), Field Day by Dunn-Edwards (#C5E6A4), Spice Garden by Behr (#C8EDAE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Key Lime?
Key Lime has an LRV of 70.9, 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 Key Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.