Electric Lime by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Electric Lime

42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Electric Lime 6921 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9ABA25, LRV 42 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Ivy from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Electric Lime Technical Profile

HEX Code#9ABA25
RGB154, 186, 37
LRV42.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Electric Lime in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Electric Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsElectric Lime
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySpring Ivy

Spring Ivy

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Lemon Grass

Behr

Nearly identical

Sporting Green

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

In the Tropics

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Funky Frog

PPG

Very similar

Tequila Lime

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Limolicious

Valspar

Very similar

Hyper

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Lush Green

Kilz

Visible difference

Thrive .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Lemon Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Electric Lime

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Electric Lime

#9ABA25

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#75B85A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Electric Lime

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Ivy

Complement

Kings Court

Electric Lime Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Egret White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Garden Spot

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Opaline

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Morning Glory

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Electric Lime.

Outrageous Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6922

#8AB733

Fusion

Sherwin-Williams · 6919

#B0AE26

Center Stage

Sherwin-Williams · 6920

#B2C216

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Kenden Gardens

Dutch Boy · 227-7DB

#4B5D3B

Enchanted Forest

Valspar · 6004-8C

#609B4F

Sweet Honeydew Melon

Benjamin Moore · 2033-70

#E4F7E6

Sweet Midori

Behr · 420B-5

#99F31B

Golf Course

Dunn-Edwards · DE5601

#5A9E4B

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy · 229-4DB

#90BC8A

Electric Lime — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Electric Lime have?
Electric Lime by Sherwin-Williams 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 Electric Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Electric Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Electric Lime are Spring Ivy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Grass by Behr (a near-identical match), Sporting Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Electric 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 Electric Lime?
Electric Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.1, 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 Electric Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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