Lime Rickey
Sherwin-Williams Lime Rickey (6717) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its yellow classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
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44.97
Lime Rickey's Color Strip
Lime Rickey is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dancing Green and Stay in Lime. The strip spans from Lime Granita at the lightest end to Paradise at the deepest. As part of strip 149, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Lime Rickey in Rooms
Follow Lime Rickey from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Misc Photos
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Lime Rickey (6717) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 45.0 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kids' room walls in Lime Rickey spark playful joy.
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Window frames in Lime Rickey brighten the facade.
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3 Front Door Photos
Lime Rickey (6717) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Front door painted Lime Rickey welcomes with vibrancy.
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Entry door in Lime Rickey creates instant curb appeal.
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Front entrance door in Lime Rickey announces personality.
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1 House Photo
Lime Rickey (6717) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
House exterior in Lime Rickey stands out boldly.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 88 vs 45, Roman Column is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 45, Origami White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (45 vs 38) makes Lime Rickey the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 88 vs 45, Roman Column is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Lime Rickey reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mélange Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lime Rickey reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (45 vs 34) makes Lime Rickey the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 58 vs 45, Dancing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (45 vs 40) makes Lime Rickey the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Primavera reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 45), opening up a space where Lime Rickey encloses it.
Lime Rickey reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Lime Rickey reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 12), opening up a space where Purple Passage encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 45, Elation is decisively the brighter choice.
Lady's Slipper reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 45), opening up a space where Lime Rickey encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 16, Lime Rickey is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Rickey reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 5), opening up a space where Majestic Purple encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 5, Lime Rickey is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Rickey reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 29), opening up a space where Brave Purple encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 58 vs 45, Dancing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Mélange Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (45 vs 34) makes Lime Rickey the marginally brighter of the two.
Lime Rickey reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Manufacturer description
This vibrant, eye-catching lime green brings the spirited energy of a classic summer cocktail to any room, with just enough yellow undertone to keep it fresh and approachable rather than cold. Perfect for a kitchen, creative studio, or accent wall, it pairs beautifully with crisp whites and natural wood tones to let its bold personality shine.