Ref. #66673F · MP12444
Lime Peel
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Peel Technical Profile
What color is Lime Peel? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #66673F. Colors similar to Lime Peel include Vista Paint Old School, Benjamin Moore Guacamole, Hirshfield's Old School. Lime Peel has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Lime Peel creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Peel 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 Peel
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Peel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Peel
#66673F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B8257
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 MPC Colors
Other MPC 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 MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lime Peel from other brands?
The closest matches are Old School by Vista Paint (#666842), Guacamole by Benjamin Moore (#656843), Old School by Hirshfield's (#686945). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lime Peel?
Lime Peel has an LRV of 12.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.