Wild Lime 9668 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E3DEB3, LRV 72 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lil' Bit Citrus from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3DEB3 · 9668
Wild Lime
72%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wild Lime Technical Profile
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Wild Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild 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-WilliamsWild Lime
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLil' Bit Citrus
Lil' Bit Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Modern Zen
Behr
Nearly identical
Stanhope Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Olive Oil
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Island Embrace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Misty Moor
PPG
Nearly identical
Island Embrace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Plum Passion
Valspar
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Lime
#E3DEB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Lime have?
Wild Lime by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Lime are Lil' Bit Citrus by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Modern Zen by Behr (a near-identical match), Stanhope Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild 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 Wild Lime?
Wild Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Wild Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.