Lime Accent vs Cool Yellow
Where Lime Accent belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Cool Yellow is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Lime Accent belongs to the green-yellow family and Cool Yellow to the yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (81 vs 82), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 Cool Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Accent on one side and Cool Yellow 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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