Ref. #C5C225 · 6008-10C
Lime Passion
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Passion Technical Profile
What color is Lime Passion? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C5C225. Colors similar to Lime Passion include Kilz Green Gone Wild, Benjamin Moore Eccentric Lime, MPC Sourgrass. Lime Passion has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Lime Passion sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Lime Passion 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 Lime Passion
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Passion
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Passion
#C5C225
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90BD60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Passion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Passion 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 Passion.
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 Passion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Passion have?
Lime Passion by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lime Passion from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Gone Wild by Kilz (#CCC921), Eccentric Lime by Benjamin Moore (#C0C529), Sourgrass by MPC (#C5BF3D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lime Passion?
Lime Passion has an LRV of 50.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lime Passion's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.