Better Lime LH280 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #929437, LRV 28 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Be Yourself from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #929437 · LH280
Better Lime
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Better Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Better Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBetter Lime
Very similar
PPGBe Yourself
Be Yourself
PPG
Very similar
Forest Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Luau Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
National Forest
Vista Paint
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Martina Olive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Keemun
Behr
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Lazy Lizard
Dunn-Edwards
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Glib Green
Dutch Boy
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Olive Yellow
RAL
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Crushed Oregano
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Leaf .05
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Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Better Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Better Lime
#929437
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7DA25C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Better Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Better 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Better 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.
Better Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Better Lime have?
Better Lime by Kilz 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 Better Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Better Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Better Lime are Be Yourself by PPG (a very close match), Forest Moss by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Luau Green by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Better Lime'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 Better Lime?
Better Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Better Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.