Exotic Lime vs Granny Smith paint color comparison

Exotic Lime vs Granny Smith

Exotic LimeBenjamin MoorevsGranny SmithBenjamin MooreΔE 10.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Granny Smith (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Exotic Lime (LRV 52), a difference of 5 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. The ΔE 10.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Exotic Lime
Benjamin Moore · 399
LRV52.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number399
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Granny Smith
Benjamin Moore · CSP-860
LRV57.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-860
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Exotic Lime vs Granny Smith Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Exotic Lime on one side and Granny Smith on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.