Shade akin to peridot (4)

I believe the answer is:

lime

(Other definitions for lime that I've seen before include "Tree; alkali" , "White substance used in cement" , "Sharp-tasting fruit" , "Greene character?" , "alkaline" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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