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Electric Lime

Sherwin-Williams · SW6921

The Analysis

Electric Lime is a high-energy, yellow-leaning green that reflects significant light due to its 42.12 LRV. Because it is so saturated, it tends to pull walls inward, making large rooms feel more intimate rather than expanding the space.

This is strictly a high-impact accent color. Avoid using it on all four walls of a main living area, as the intensity will quickly overwhelm the senses.

LRV 42

History & Origin

This shade is firmly rooted in the bold, experimental palettes of the late 1960s and 70s. It feels modern, pop-inspired, and intentionally unconventional rather than traditional.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Use this in mudrooms, laundry rooms, or as a painted focal piece like a cabinet or door. Pair it with matte black hardware to ground the brightness or warm walnut wood to lean into a retro aesthetic.

The Mood

This is an aggressively energizing shade that stimulates focus and movement. It isn't a color for resting, but it is excellent for areas where you need a jolt of caffeine-like visual motivation.

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.

  • Dark Lime

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    Behr · S-G-410

  • Martian

    Valspar · 6007-8C

  • Tequila Lime

    Benjamin Moore · 2028-30

  • Spring Moss

    Benjamin Moore · 2027-20

Lighting

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

  • Natural