Ref. #CFDD7B · DE5550
Lime Sorbet
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Sorbet Technical Profile
What color is Lime Sorbet? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CFDD7B. Colors similar to Lime Sorbet include Benjamin Moore Candy Green, PPG Goody Gumdrop, Behr Wasabi. Lime Sorbet has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Lime Sorbet 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 Lime Sorbet 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 Lime Sorbet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Sorbet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Sorbet
#CFDD7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FBD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Sorbet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Sorbet 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 Sorbet.
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 Sorbet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Sorbet have?
Lime Sorbet by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lime Sorbet from other brands?
The closest matches are Candy Green by Benjamin Moore (#CDDC7A), Goody Gumdrop by PPG (#CCD87A), Wasabi by Behr (#CDE183). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lime Sorbet?
Lime Sorbet has an LRV of 66.4, 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 Lime Sorbet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.