Ref. #AFB96A · 6717
Lime Rickey
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Rickey Technical Profile
What color is Lime Rickey? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #AFB96A. Colors similar to Lime Rickey include PPG Beach Bag, Kilz Canteen, Behr Ryegrass. Lime Rickey has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Lime Rickey depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Rickey 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 Rickey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Rickey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Rickey
#AFB96A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#93AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Rickey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Rickey 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 Lime Rickey.
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 Rickey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Rickey have?
Lime Rickey by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lime Rickey from other brands?
The closest matches are Beach Bag by PPG (#ADB864), Canteen by Kilz (#B1B874), Ryegrass by Behr (#B7BF77). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lime Rickey?
Lime Rickey has an LRV of 44.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Lime Rickey
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 Lime Rickey's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.