LIME ZEST
Jotun · 7708
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Lime Zest is a high-visibility yellow-green that acts like a light source in a room. With an LRV of 66.1, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps brighten dim corners and can make smaller rooms feel more open.
It is best used as a bold accent wall or in small, contained spaces like a powder room or a pantry. Using it on every wall can be visually overwhelming, so treat it as a focal point to maintain balance.
LRV 66History & Origin
This is a distinctly modern, playful hue that leans into contemporary mid-century revivals. It avoids the muted tones of traditional heritage palettes, favoring a fresh and graphic look.
How to Use It
Pair this with light, natural oak wood tones to lean into the organic vibe, or use matte black hardware to ground the brightness. It works best in kitchens or hobby rooms where you want a clean, high-energy environment.
The Mood
This color is intentionally energizing and active, making it ideal for spaces where you want to feel alert and productive. It brings an immediate sense of freshness and vitality that keeps a room feeling awake.
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.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural