Lime White
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Lime White remains a staple for Farrow & Ball designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 19 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#e8dec9
LRV
73.37
Lime White in Real Rooms
Lime White has a high LRV of 73.37 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
4 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Lime White is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Lime White bedroom interior idea
@rosedale.cottage
Farrow and Ball Lime White boho bedroom interior
@plant.powered.pedalist
Farrow and Ball Lime White bedroom
@thelittletilehungcottage
Farrow and Ball Lime White kitchen bedroom
@our_cheshire_berrington
2 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Lime White in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Farrow and Ball Lime White bathroom paint review
@daubneydecorating
Farrow and Ball Lime White bathroom paint
@daubneydecorating
7 Living Room Photos
Lime White anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Farrow and Ball Lime White living room interior idea
@marvspaintinganddecorating
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Lime White earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Farrow and Ball Lime White kitchen cabinets color review
@rosstrentcabinetmaker
Farrow and Ball Lime White kitchen cabinets
@perfectfinishes
3 Misc Photos
These photos show Lime White in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Farrow and Ball Lime White wall paint
@marloessill
Farrow and Ball Lime White wardrobe
@marshallbespokefurniture
Farrow and Ball Lime White kids room
@kelly_andco
1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Lime White provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Farrow and Ball Lime White kitchen
@misspandd