Summer Lime
Benjamin Moore · 2026-60
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The Analysis
Summer Lime is a high-LRV yellow-green, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light back into a room. Because it is so bright, it helps make smaller or windowless spaces feel open, airy, and much larger than they actually are.
Due to its intensity, this works best as a bold accent wall or in small, contained spaces like a powder room or laundry area. Using it as a main wall color across an entire open-plan home can be overwhelming, so it is often better used to highlight specific architectural features.
LRV 88History & Origin
This is a fresh, modern take on citrus-toned palettes. It moves away from period-accurate muted historical tones and fits squarely into contemporary, high-contrast design trends.
How to Use It
Pair this with matte black hardware to ground the brightness or warm oak wood tones to lean into an organic, garden-inspired aesthetic. It thrives in kitchens or mudrooms where high energy is a benefit rather than a distraction.
The Mood
This color is undeniably energizing and active. Living with it daily provides a crisp, clean boost that mimics morning sunlight, making it a great choice for areas where you want to feel alert and productive.
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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