Lime Rickey 6717 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AFB96A, LRV 45 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beach Bag from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFB96A · 6717
Lime Rickey
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Rickey Technical Profile
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Lime Rickey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lime Rickey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLime Rickey
Nearly identical
PPGBeach Bag
Beach Bag
PPG
Nearly identical
Canteen
Kilz
Very similar
Ryegrass
Behr
Very similar
Parrot Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jive Clive
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hyper
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Gecko
Valspar
Very similar
Early Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Palmed Green
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lime Rickey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lime Rickey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Rickey are Beach Bag by PPG (a near-identical match), Canteen by Kilz (a very close match), Ryegrass by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Lime Rickey'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 Lime Rickey?
Lime Rickey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.9, 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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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.