Dark Lime vs Pale Lime
Where Dark Lime belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pale Lime is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Dark Lime belongs to the yellow family and Pale Lime to the beige-yellow family. Pale Lime (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Lime (LRV 37), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 17.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dark Lime vs Pale Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Lime on one side and Pale Lime on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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