Lime Accent vs Hicks' Blue
Lime Accent is a Benjamin Moore color while Hicks' Blue comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Lime Accent belongs to the green-yellow family and Hicks' Blue to the blue family. Lime Accent has an LRV of 81. The tonal difference — Lime Accent's green character against Hicks' Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 63.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Lime Accent vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Accent on one side and Hicks' Blue 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.
More Lime Accent comparisons
See how Lime Accent stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 81 vs 69, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 52, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 30, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 60, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
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Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 43, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 4, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 81 vs 21, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
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Lime Accent reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 81 vs 51, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
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Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 68), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 41, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 31, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 7, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.