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Lime Granita

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Lime Granita remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams 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 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#DCE1B8

LRV

72.63

Light Reflectance Value
72.63
light
Temperatureneutral
SaturationBright
Collection

Lime Granita's Color Strip

Lime Granita is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Color strip 149 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Lime Granita in Real Rooms

Lime Granita has a high LRV of 72.63 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and house.

Color Strip 149

2 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Lime Granita is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

SW Lime Granita living room review

SW Lime Granita living room review

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SW Lime Granita living room color

SW Lime Granita living room color

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1 House Photo

On the exterior, Lime Granita holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Sherwin Williams Lime Granita exterior color

Sherwin Williams Lime Granita exterior color

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#DCE1B8
RGB220, 225, 184
HSL67° 41% 80%
CMYK2 0 18 12
CIE LabL: 88.2 a: -8.5 b: 19.5
XYZX: 65.09 Y: 72.53 Z: 55.91
Strip149 pos. C1