Citra Lime
What Citra Lime Actually Looks Like
Citra Lime is a very light, airy yellow-green. Think of the inside of a fresh lime, pale and almost watery, not bold or saturated. At this level of lightness it reads more as a soft tint than a full green, and in brighter rooms it can feel almost like a warm white with a green cast.
Citra Lime Undertones
The color sits clearly in yellow-green territory. The yellow component keeps it feeling warm and sunny rather than cool or blue-tinted. In lower light or on a north-facing wall it leans a bit more visibly green. In strong natural or warm artificial light the yellow comes forward and the color softens considerably.
Where Citra Lime Works Best
Citra Lime is an interior-only color and works best where you want a hint of color without committing to something saturated. It suits spaces that get decent natural light, where its pale green-yellow quality actually shows up. In very dim rooms it can feel a little flat. Kitchens, breakfast nooks, laundry rooms, and sunrooms are natural fits because the color picks up and bounces light well. It also works in a child's bedroom or playroom where you want something cheerful but not overwhelming.
Where to put Citra Lime
On kitchen walls Citra Lime picks up warmth from warm-white cabinetry and natural wood countertops. It keeps the space feeling fresh without reading clinical the way a cool white might.
In sun-drenched spaces this color does what it is supposed to do, it brightens further and takes on an almost glowing quality that makes morning light feel intentional rather than accidental.
A utilitarian space benefits from a color this upbeat. Citra Lime makes a windowless or small laundry room feel less like a chore to walk into.
It is cheerful and lively without being garish. Pair it with natural wood furniture and white trim and the room feels playful but still easy to live with as the child grows.
What to Pair With Citra Lime
Because no coordinating colors are specified in the database for this color, pair it using general principles. Citra Lime plays well with crisp whites, warm off-whites, and natural wood tones. Soft terracotta or warm coral accents give it energy. Muted navy or deep forest green grounds it without fighting the yellow-green base.
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Colors that clash with Citra Lime
If an adjacent room is painted in a cool blue-gray, the yellow warmth in Citra Lime will look jarring at the transition. The two undertones actively fight each other.
Deep charcoal or very dark espresso furniture can make this pale color look washed out by contrast, robbing it of the lightness that makes it work.
Yellow-green and purple sit near enough to complementary on the color wheel that bold violet pillows or art can feel unsettled rather than intentional.
Common questions
The LRV is 79.24, which is quite high. In practice that means the color reflects a lot of light and will read as a pale, soft tint rather than a bold statement. Rooms painted in Citra Lime will feel bright and open.
Yes, Benjamin Moore lists Citra Lime as an interior color. If you need a similar yellow-green for an exterior, you would need to find a different color with exterior availability.
It can shift. In rooms with warm incandescent or warm LED lighting, the yellow comes forward and the green recedes. In north-facing rooms or rooms with cool daylight, the green becomes more noticeable. Sample it in your specific room at different times of day before committing.
For most walls an eggshell finish is a solid choice. It is easy to clean and does not reflect so much light that it changes the color appearance. In a kitchen or bathroom where moisture is a factor, a satin finish gives you more durability.