Lime Wash
At first glance, Lime Wash belongs to the yellow family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 74, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#dfe3d0LRV
74.00
Lime Wash's Color Strip
Lime Wash is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between White Smoke and Pickling Spice. The strip spans from White Smoke at the lightest end to Oakmoss at the deepest. Strip PPG1122 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 21, Lime Wash is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Horseradish the marginally brighter of the two.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 74), opening up a space where Lime Wash encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Lime Wash is a light, subdued, mint green with a yellow undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a nursery. Pair it with warm reds, and golds.