Benjamin Moore Chic Lime 396

What are Benjamin Moore Chic Lime undertones?

The undertone of Chic Lime can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Chic Lime 396 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 64° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

396 Chic Lime HSL code: 64, 60%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Chic Lime

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Chic Lime:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

396
Chic Lime

• 2028-50
  Wales Green

  

• 2027-50
  Hibiscus

  

• 395
  Apples and Pears

  

Darker shades

396
Chic Lime

• 397
  Chamomile

  

• 2027-40
  Grape Green

  

• CSP-860
  Granny Smith

  

• 404
  Electric Slide

  

• 398
  Flower Power

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Chic Lime with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 244, such as Benjamin Moore Enchanted and Majestic Violet.

396
Chic Lime

• 2070-50
  Enchanted

  

• 2068-10
  Majestic Violet

  

• 1406
  Purple Heart

  

• 1404
  Crocus

  

• 1424
  Blue Viola

  

• 2069-50
  Blue Orchid

  

• 2070-60
  Lavender Mist

  

LRV of Chic Lime

Chic Lime has an LRV of 65.34% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D8DE7B
RGB Decimal	216, 222, 123
RGB Percent	84.71%, 87.06%, 48.24%
HSV	Hue: 64° Saturation: 44.59% Value: 87.06%
HSL	hsl(64, 60, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.7 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 44.59 Key: 12.94
YIQ	Y: 208.92 I: 28.238 Q: -32.078
XYZ	X: 58.016 Y: 68.273 Z: 28.855
CIE Lab	L:86.143 a:-16.133 b:47.643
CIE Luv	L:86.143 u:0.818 v:64.319
Decimal	14212731
Hunter Lab	82.627, -19.266, 37.134