Ref. #C8D62D · K-392
Sour Lime
61%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sour Lime Technical Profile
What color is Sour Lime? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #C8D62D. Colors similar to Sour Lime include Dunn-Edwards Lime Twist, Behr Anime, Benjamin Moore Snow Cone Green. Sour Lime has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Sour Lime 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 Sour 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 Sour Lime
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sour Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sour Lime
#C8D62D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sour Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sour 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
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sour Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sour Lime have?
Sour Lime by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sour Lime from other brands?
The closest matches are Lime Twist by Dunn-Edwards (#C6D624), Anime by Behr (#C5D525), Snow Cone Green by Benjamin Moore (#BED221). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sour Lime?
Sour Lime has an LRV of 60.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sour Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.