Benjamin Moore

Exotic Lime

399

Exotic Lime is a high-intensity lime green with warm yellow undertones that drive its brightness. It has an LRV of 52.17, reflecting a substantial amount of light while maintaining strong color saturation. The warm undertone causes it to lean toward chartreuse rather than pure green, especially under incandescent lighting.

It is best used in spaces that benefit from high visual stimulation, such as kitchens or activity rooms. Pair it with Benjamin Moore Electric Orange, Harbor Fog, Tranquil Blue, Simply White, or Classic Gray to manage its intensity.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

399

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Exotic Lime in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Exotic Lime under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Exotic Lime under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

60°

Yellow Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

58%

Saturated

LRV

52.2

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#CACA35

RGB Decimal

202, 202, 53

RGB Percent

79.2%, 79.2%, 20.8%

HSL

60.0, 58.4%, 50.0%

HSV

60.0, 73.8%, 79.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 73.8%, 20.8%

YIQ

185.0, 48.0, -46.5

XYZ

46.12, 55.05, 11.56

CIE Lab

79.07, -16.89, 69.20

CIE Luv

79.07, 5.80, 80.37

Hunter Lab

74.20, -15.40, 41.92

Decimal

13290037

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Exotic Lime Willow Herb Venom Lazy Lizard

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Exotic Lime Granny Smith Hibiscus Light Daffodil

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Exotic Lime Sweet Pea Hacienda del Sol Traffic Light Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Exotic Lime Hacienda del Sol Racing Orange Strawberry Red

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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