Lime Ricky vs Timid Absinthe
Lime Ricky is a Benjamin Moore color while Timid Absinthe comes from Valspar. Lime Ricky reads as beige-yellow, while Timid Absinthe reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 84 vs 72, Lime Ricky will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Ricky vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Ricky on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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With LRVs of 84 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 69, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 52, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 30, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 60, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 43, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 4, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 84), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 84 vs 21, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 41, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 68, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 25, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 31, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 7, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 24, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 57, Lime Ricky is decisively the brighter choice.