Ref. #D3D713 · 2025-30
New Lime
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Lime Technical Profile
What color is New Lime? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D3D713. Colors similar to New Lime include MPC Grunen Green, Vista Paint Sour Lime. New Lime has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, New 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 New 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 New Lime
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Lime
#D3D713
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CC756
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New 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 New 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.
New Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Lime have?
New Lime by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match New Lime from other brands?
The closest matches are Grunen Green by MPC (#D7D639), Sour Lime by Vista Paint (#C8D62D), Lime Twist by Dunn-Edwards (#C6D624). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Lime?
New Lime has an LRV of 60.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.