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Frosty Lime 2029-70
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable green undertone
In CIELAB, Frosty Lime sits at L* 95.6, a* -5.6, b* 10.5. Its hue angle is 118° and its chroma is 11.9, so it leans green clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 68%.
LRV 85.9: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 85.9, Frosty Lime is lighter than 98% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Frosty Lime
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Willow | SW 6728 | 2.11 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Citrine | SW 6714 | 2.37 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Apple Slice | SW 7127 | 2.46 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Frosty Lime
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moth's Wing | P370-1 | 0.94 | Practically identical | |
| White Willow | 430C-1 | 1.22 | Very close | |
| Budding Leaf | P360-1 | 1.63 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahorse | 2028-70 | 1.36 | Very close | |
| Lime Froth | 2031-70 | 1.75 | Very close | |
| Appalachian Green | 852 | 1.99 | Very close | |
| Aspen White | 2027-70 | 2.00 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Calming Aloe | 533 | 2.19 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Iced Mint | 2030-70 | 2.28 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Man on the Moon OC-106 · darker, LRV 80.8
- Angel's Gate 929 · darker, LRV 80.8
- Morning Light 183 · darker, LRV 81.2
Colors that go with Frosty Lime
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Misty Lilac 2071-70 · complementary (180°)
- Cancun Sand 2016-70 · analogous (−30°)
- Sweet Honeydew Melon 2033-70 · analogous (+30°)
- Billowy Down 2064-70 · triadic (120°)
- Marshmallow Bunny 2001-70 · triadic (240°)
Frosty Lime vs popular colors
- Cloud White (Benjamin Moore OC-130, ΔE 5.6) is about as light, more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Swiss Coffee (Benjamin Moore OC-45, ΔE 6.1) is darker (LRV 81.9 vs 85.9), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Simply White (Benjamin Moore OC-117, ΔE 6.2) is lighter (LRV 89.5 vs 85.9), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.