Enlightened Lime
We've categorized Enlightened Lime as a bright and airy paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#E3EAD6
LRV
79.93
Enlightened Lime in Real Rooms
Enlightened Lime has a high LRV of 79.93 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Enlightened Lime with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Enlightened Lime — earthy bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Enlightened Lime with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Enlightened Lime
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Enlightened Lime is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
minimalist front door featuring Enlightened Lime by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Enlightened Lime in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Enlightened Lime in a neutral home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Enlightened Lime in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Enlightened Lime paint in a parisian dining room
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1 Kitchen Photo
Enlightened Lime in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Enlightened Lime — classy kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Enlightened Lime. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A organic modern living room painted in Enlightened Lime
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Enlightened Lime provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Enlightened Lime paint in a coastal mudroom
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Enlightened Lime provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Enlightened Lime color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Enlightened Lime is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
industrial patio featuring Enlightened Lime by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 80 vs 36, Enlightened Lime is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 15, Enlightened Lime is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 81 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 80 and 80, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (80 vs 74) makes Enlightened Lime the marginally brighter of the two.
Apple Slice reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Enlightened Lime reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 79), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Enlightened Lime reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Enlightened Lime reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 16), opening up a space where Wood Violet encloses it.
Enlightened Lime reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 28), opening up a space where Berry Cream encloses it.
Enlightened Lime reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 12), opening up a space where Purple Passage encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 11, Enlightened Lime is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (80 vs 72) makes Enlightened Lime the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (80 vs 71) makes Enlightened Lime the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 80 vs 16, Enlightened Lime is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 81 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (80 vs 71) makes Enlightened Lime the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (80 vs 74) makes Enlightened Lime the marginally brighter of the two.