Benjamin Moore

Limeade

CSP-865

Limeade (2027-20) is a moderately saturated yellow-green with warm, slightly golden undertones that give it an earthy edge beneath its brightness. The LRV of 44.7 positions it at mid-reflectance, where it reads as a solid, grounded color rather than a pastel. It holds noticeable visual weight and shifts slightly warmer under incandescent light.

Complementary purples or soft lavenders create effective tension against its yellow-green base. Spring Meadow or Green Oasis extend the green palette, while White Dove or Gray Owl provide neutral relief at transitions and trim.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-865

Collection

Color Stories

Limeade 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 Limeade under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Limeade under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

67°

Yellow Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

44.7
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
#B0BD4D
RGB Decimal
176, 189, 77
RGB Percent
69.0%, 74.1%, 30.2%
HSL
67.0, 45.9%, 52.2%
HSV
67.0, 59.3%, 74.1%
CMYK
6.9%, 0.0%, 59.3%, 25.9%
YIQ
172.3, 28.3, -37.7
XYZ
37.44, 46.16, 13.96
CIE Lab
73.65, -19.89, 53.73
CIE Luv
73.65, -3.61, 67.02
Hunter Lab
67.94, -17.43, 34.35
Decimal
11582797

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel