Ref. #9FAC5C · 9032
Stay in Lime
38%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Stay in Lime Technical Profile
What color is Stay in Lime? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #9FAC5C. Colors similar to Stay in Lime include PPG Do Not Disturb, Behr Farm Fresh, Benjamin Moore Huntington Green. Stay in Lime has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 38 gives Stay in Lime 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 Stay in Lime 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 Stay in Lime
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stay in Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stay in Lime
#9FAC5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stay in Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stay in Lime 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 Stay in Lime.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stay in Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stay in Lime have?
Stay in Lime by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Stay in Lime from other brands?
The closest matches are Do Not Disturb by PPG (#99A456), Farm Fresh by Behr (#9AAF53), Huntington Green by Benjamin Moore (#96A64F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Stay in Lime?
Stay in Lime has an LRV of 37.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Stay in Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.