Cosmos vs Lime Rickey
Cosmos and Lime Rickey come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Cosmos reads as blue, while Lime Rickey reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 45 for Lime Rickey vs 38 for Cosmos — means Lime Rickey will open up a space more effectively. Where Cosmos leans cool, Lime Rickey reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 56.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cosmos vs Lime Rickey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Cosmos and Lime Rickey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Lime Rickey has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Lime Rickey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Cosmos vs Lime Rickey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cosmos on one side and Lime Rickey 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.