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Lime Taffy
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Taffy Technical Profile
What color is Lime Taffy? It's a light cool green with the hex code #BAD1B5. Colors similar to Lime Taffy include Valspar Kiss of Mint, Dunn-Edwards Nature, Dunn-Edwards Spring Fields. Lime Taffy has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Lime Taffy 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 off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Lime Taffy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Taffy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Taffy
#BAD1B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD92
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Taffy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Taffy 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 Taffy.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lime Taffy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Taffy have?
Lime Taffy by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Lime Taffy from other brands?
The closest matches are Kiss of Mint by Valspar (#C1D5B9), Nature by Dunn-Edwards (#BFD5B3), Spring Fields by Dunn-Edwards (#B3CDAC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lime Taffy?
Lime Taffy has an LRV of 59.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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