Ref. #CEBC55 · 9030
Limón Fresco
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Limón Fresco Technical Profile
What color is Limón Fresco? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #CEBC55. Colors similar to Limón Fresco include Vista Paint September Sun, Benjamin Moore Bright Gold, Vista Paint Yellow Umbrella. Limón Fresco has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Limón Fresco 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 Limón Fresco 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 Limón Fresco
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Limón Fresco
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Limón Fresco
#CEBC55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Limón Fresco
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Limón Fresco 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Limón Fresco.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Limón Fresco — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Limón Fresco have?
Limón Fresco by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Limón Fresco from other brands?
The closest matches are September Sun by Vista Paint (#D0BE55), Bright Gold by Benjamin Moore (#CEBD48), Yellow Umbrella by Vista Paint (#CBBB60). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Limón Fresco?
Limón Fresco has an LRV of 49.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Limón Fresco's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.