Lime Mousse 6008-9B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2E48F, LRV 74 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sassy Lime from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2E48F · 6008-9B
Lime Mousse
74%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Mousse Technical Profile
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Lime Mousse in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lime Mousse in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLime Mousse
Nearly identical
KilzSassy Lime
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Green Charm
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Leaf
PPG
Very similar
Lime Flower
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Apples and Pears
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Neon Lights
Vista Paint
Very similar
Leaf Bud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vacation Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Mousse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Mousse
#E2E48F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Mousse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Mousse 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Lime Mousse.
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 Mousse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Mousse have?
Lime Mousse by Valspar 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 Mousse in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lime Mousse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Mousse are Sassy Lime by Kilz (a near-identical match), Green Charm by Behr (a near-identical match), Pear Cider by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lime Mousse'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 Mousse?
Lime Mousse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lime Mousse's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.