Lime Sorbet DE5550 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFDD7B, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candy Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFDD7B · DE5550
Lime Sorbet
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Sorbet Technical Profile
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Lime Sorbet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lime Sorbet 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 Sorbet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCandy Green
Candy Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Goody Gumdrop
PPG
Nearly identical
Wasabi
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Fresh
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Lettuce
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lightning Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lime Sorbet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lime Sorbet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Sorbet are Candy Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Goody Gumdrop by PPG (a near-identical match), Green Grape by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lime Sorbet'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 Sorbet?
Lime Sorbet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.4, 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 Sorbet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.