Cool Lime 10GY 77/294 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBECB3, LRV 78 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Woodland Nymph from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBECB3 · 10GY 77/294
Cool Lime
78%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cool Lime Technical Profile
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Cool Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCool Lime
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWoodland Nymph
Woodland Nymph
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Riverdale Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Woodland Nymph
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Meadow Wind
Valspar
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Green Grape
Behr
Very similar
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Envious Pastel
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Garden Statue
Kilz
Very similar
Lime Granita
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Lime
#DBECB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Cool Lime.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Lime have?
Cool Lime by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Lime are Woodland Nymph by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Point Pleasant Heights by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Riverdale Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Lime?
Cool Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.