Ref. #CFDB8D · 1217-5
Lime Splash
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Splash Technical Profile
What color is Lime Splash? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CFDB8D. Colors similar to Lime Splash include Vista Paint Vacation Island, Hirshfield's Vacation Island, Valspar Fresh Pear. Lime Splash has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Lime Splash sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Splash 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 Splash
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Splash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Splash
#CFDB8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Splash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Splash 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 Lime Splash.
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 Splash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Splash have?
Lime Splash by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lime Splash from other brands?
The closest matches are Vacation Island by Vista Paint (#D3DA90), Vacation Island by Hirshfield's (#D1D991), Fresh Pear by Valspar (#D6E293). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lime Splash?
Lime Splash has an LRV of 65.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lime Splash's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.