Lime Peel DET500 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C6C191, LRV 52 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Foliage from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6C191 · DET500
Lime Peel
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Peel Technical Profile
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Lime Peel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lime Peel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLime Peel
Nearly identical
Vista PaintNew Foliage
New Foliage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Barrel Cacti
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marsh Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
New Foliage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grasshopper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wheat Grass
Behr
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soothing Green Tea
PPG
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Peel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Peel
#C6C191
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Peel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Peel 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Lime Peel.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lime Peel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Peel have?
Lime Peel by Dunn-Edwards 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 Lime Peel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lime Peel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Peel are New Foliage by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Barrel Cacti by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Marsh Green by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lime Peel'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 Lime Peel?
Lime Peel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lime Peel's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.