Limelight 2025-40 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2E566, LRV 68 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ripe Pear from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2E566 · 2025-40
Limelight
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Limelight Technical Profile
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Limelight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Limelight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLimelight
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRipe Pear
Ripe Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Lemonade
PPG
Very similar
Wow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Citrus Tickle
Valspar
Very similar
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Spring Grass
Behr
Very similar
Perfectly Pear
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Zinc Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Limelight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Limelight
#E2E566
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Limelight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Limelight 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 Limelight.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Limelight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Limelight have?
Limelight by Benjamin Moore 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 Limelight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Limelight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Limelight are Ripe Pear by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fresh Lemonade by PPG (a very close match), Wow by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Limelight'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 Limelight?
Limelight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Limelight's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.