Retro Lime LG140-01 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #989D67, LRV 32 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Leafy Romaine from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #989D67 · LG140-01
Retro Lime
32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Retro Lime Technical Profile
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Retro Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Retro Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzRetro Lime
Nearly identical
PPGLeafy Romaine
Leafy Romaine
PPG
Nearly identical
River Bank
Behr
Nearly identical
Foliage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cocktail Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mountain Lane
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aged Avocado
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cucuzza Verde
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Organic Garden
Valspar
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Green Cast
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Retro Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Retro Lime
#989D67
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Retro Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Retro 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 Retro 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.
Retro Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Retro Lime have?
Retro 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 Retro Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Retro Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Retro Lime are Leafy Romaine by PPG (a near-identical match), River Bank by Behr (a near-identical match), Foliage by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Retro 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 Retro Lime?
Retro Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.8, 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 Retro Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.