Lime Rickey vs Overt Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Lime Rickey belongs to the yellow family and Overt Green to the green-yellow family. Lime Rickey (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Overt Green (LRV 34), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lime Rickey vs Overt Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Lime Rickey and Overt Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Lime Rickey will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Overt Green would.
Color Details
Lime Rickey vs Overt Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Rickey on one side and Overt Green 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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