Lime Ricky
What Lime Ricky Actually Looks Like
Lime Ricky reads as a very light, almost washed-out yellow-green, the kind of color you might associate with a fresh lime cordial diluted with plenty of water. It sits far on the lighter end of the green-yellow spectrum, and in bright natural light it can feel almost like a warm white with a distinct green-yellow cast. In lower light or on a cloudy day, the yellow-green character becomes more noticeable and the color takes on a slightly sharper, more acidic quality.
Lime Ricky Undertones
The dominant undertone is yellow-green, leaning citrus. There is enough yellow in it to keep it from reading as a cool mint or sage, and enough green to prevent it from settling into a straightforward pale yellow. Depending on your light source, one of those two notes will come forward. In warm incandescent or afternoon sun, the yellow tends to lead. In cooler north or east light, the green becomes more apparent and the overall effect feels a little more tart.
Where Lime Ricky Works Best
This color works best when you want an energetic, light-filled space without committing to a saturated hue. It suits rooms where you want a sense of freshness and a bit of personality, kitchens, laundry rooms, sunrooms, or a child's bedroom are natural fits. Because the LRV is high, it handles smaller rooms reasonably well without making them feel closed in. It is not a neutral, so treat it as the intentional color choice it is rather than a background.
Where to put Lime Ricky
In a kitchen with white cabinetry and natural wood or butcher-block countertops, Lime Ricky adds a fresh, upbeat energy without overwhelming a space you spend a lot of time in. Keep hardware simple, brushed brass or matte black both work well against it.
A laundry room is a low-risk place to try a color this specific. The citrus-tinged quality makes a purely functional space feel more intentional, and the high LRV keeps the room feeling bright even without great natural light.
The color has an inherently playful, almost retro quality that suits a child's space well. Pair it with white trim and primary or earthy accent colors in textiles to keep the room from feeling too one-note.
In a room with lots of natural light and plant life, Lime Ricky reinforces the connection to the outdoors. The yellow-green sits comfortably alongside greenery and natural materials like rattan or unpainted wood.
What to Pair With Lime Ricky
No specific Benjamin Moore coordinating colors were provided for Lime Ricky 393. As a general pairing strategy, it works well alongside clean whites that lean warm or creamy, crisp off-whites that share a subtle yellow note, soft natural wood tones, and matte black or dark charcoal accents that give the lightness some grounding.
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Colors that clash with Lime Ricky
Colors with strong blue or violet undertones, whether in adjacent walls, large upholstered pieces, or area rugs, will fight with the yellow-green in Lime Ricky and make both colors look muddier or stranger than they are on their own.
A very cool, blue-toned white on trim or ceilings can make Lime Ricky look sallow or slightly unwell by comparison, since it amplifies the color's yellow cast without flattering it.
Cool gray floors can pull the green in Lime Ricky in an unexpected direction, sometimes making the wall color look closer to a pale chartreuse or even a faint olive, depending on your light.
Common questions
The LRV is 84.22, which is quite high. That means it reflects a lot of light and will keep a room feeling airy. It is a reasonable choice for a room without great natural light, but keep in mind that in low light the yellow-green cast will be more noticeable, and the color may read as slightly more acidic than it does in a bright room. Sample it on the actual wall before deciding.
It is listed as an interior color. Benjamin Moore offers it across their standard interior finish range, from flat to high-gloss. For walls, an eggshell or matte finish will soften the color's intensity slightly. A higher sheen will make it feel more saturated and reflective, which can amplify the citrus quality.
Because the LRV is high and the color is quite diluted, it generally does not feel oppressive the way a darker or more saturated color would on all four walls. That said, it is a definite color with a distinct personality. Sample it in your specific room, especially if your lighting skews cool, before painting all four walls.
The Benjamin Moore paint code is 393 and the hex value renders in the color swatch on this page.