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Lime Zest 2

Dulux

The Analysis

Lime Zest 2 is a vibrant, yellow-leaning green that acts as a powerful light reflector. With an LRV of 55, it bounces significant light around a room, effectively making small spaces feel larger and more open.

Due to its high energy, it works best as a bold feature wall or a deliberate accent rather than a neutral backdrop. Use it in moderation to avoid overwhelming your senses in rooms where you spend long periods of time.

LRV 55

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, contemporary choice that avoids traditional period aesthetics. It aligns with 21st-century trends that favor saturated, playful pigments over historical palettes.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

It excels in kitchens or home offices paired with matte black hardware to ground the brightness. Warm wood tones like oak or teak provide a natural, earthy contrast that balances the synthetic punch of the lime.

The Mood

This shade is highly energizing and stimulating, making it ideal for spaces where you need a boost of productivity. Because of its high intensity, it feels active and fresh rather than restful or subdued.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Luscious Lime

    Dulux

  • Pale Lime

    Little Greene · 6154

  • Grape Green

    Behr · 400B-5

  • Green Mamba

    Valspar · V020-2

  • Granny Smith

    Benjamin Moore · CSP-860

  • Electric Slide

    Benjamin Moore · 404

Lighting

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

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