Benjamin Moore Key Lime 2031-50

What are Benjamin Moore Key Lime undertones?

The undertone of Key Lime can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Key Lime 2031-50 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 88° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2031-50 Key Lime HSL code: 88, 61%, 79%

• 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 Key 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 Key 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

2031-50
Key Lime

• 2030-70
  Iced Mint

  

• 2031-70
  Lime Froth

  

• 2031-60
  Neon Celery

  

Darker shades

2031-50
Key Lime

• 418
  Willow Springs Green

  

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 Key Lime with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 268, such as Benjamin Moore French Lilac and Snugglepuss.

2031-50
Key Lime

• 1403
  French Lilac

  

• 1405
  Snugglepuss

  

• 1390
  Hydrangea

  

• 1407
  Mauve Bauhaus

  

• 1399
  Seduction

  

• 1400
  Your Majesty

  

• 1398
  Charmed Violet

  

LRV of Key Lime

Key Lime has an LRV of 70.93% 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	#CBEAA7
RGB Decimal	203, 234, 167
RGB Percent	79.61%, 91.76%, 65.49%
HSV	Hue: 88° Saturation: 28.63% Value: 91.76%
HSL	hsl(88, 61, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 13.25 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 28.63 Key: 8.24
YIQ	Y: 217.093 I: 3.057 Q: -27.408
XYZ	X: 61.025 Y: 74.332 Z: 47.681
CIE Lab	L:89.079 a:-21.581 b:29.294
CIE Luv	L:89.079 u:-14.802 v:44.976
Decimal	13363879
Hunter Lab	86.216, -24.533, 27.561