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Lime Ricky

Benjamin Moore · 393

The Analysis

Lime Ricky is a high-energy, yellow-leaning green that acts like a light source in itself. With an LRV of 87.07, it reflects a massive amount of light, making even cramped rooms feel significantly more open and airy.

This is a bold, high-chroma accent color rather than a neutral backdrop. It works best on trim, cabinetry, or a single feature wall where you want to inject a shot of personality without overwhelming the architecture.

LRV 87

History & Origin

This shade leans heavily into a modern, playful aesthetic. It evokes the bright, experimental palettes of the late 1960s and 70s rather than traditional or period-specific home design.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this with crisp white ceilings to keep it from feeling garish, or use matte black hardware to ground the vibrancy. It works beautifully in kitchens or mudrooms, especially when balanced against light-to-medium wood tones like white oak or birch.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels like a permanent morning boost. It is undeniably energizing and crisp, making it an excellent choice for spaces where you want to feel active rather than relaxed.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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