Oriental Iris vs Summer Lime paint color comparison

Oriental Iris vs Summer Lime

Oriental IrisBenjamin MoorevsSummer LimeBenjamin MooreΔE 43.7 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Oriental Iris belongs to the blue family and Summer Lime to the beige-yellow family. Summer Lime (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Oriental Iris (LRV 52), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Oriental Iris runs blue while Summer Lime is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.7, 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.

Color Details

Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore · 1418
LRV52.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1418
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Summer Lime
Benjamin Moore · 2026-60
LRV84.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2026-60
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Oriental Iris vs Summer Lime Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris on one side and Summer Lime 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.