Spring Lime
Valspar · 6006-10B
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The Analysis
Spring Lime is a high-energy, yellow-based green that acts as a natural light booster. With an LRV of 49, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps prevent small rooms from feeling closed-in or cave-like.
Due to its intensity, this is best used as a bold accent wall or in smaller, contained spaces like a powder room or laundry room. It can become overwhelming if used as a primary color for an entire open-plan living area.
LRV 49History & Origin
This color is a modern, punchy evolution of mid-century retro palettes. It feels fresh and contemporary rather than traditional, moving away from the muted or muddy greens found in heritage homes.
How to Use It
Pair this with matte black hardware to ground the brightness or warm oak woods to lean into the organic, outdoor aesthetic. It works exceptionally well in kitchens or mudrooms where you want to add a vibrant, clean personality.
The Mood
Living with this shade feels productive and refreshing, much like the first signs of spring. It is inherently energizing, making it a great choice for areas where you want to feel alert 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.
- Natural