Wild Lime 9668 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E3DEB3, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #E3DEB3 · 9668
Wild Lime
72%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wild Lime Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3DEB3
RGB227, 222, 179
Estimated LRV71.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Wild Lime
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wild Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Lime are Lil' Bit Citrus by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Modern Zen by Behr (a close digital match), Stanhope Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Wild Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.