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Candied Lime

#838252

RGB 131, 130, 82 · HSL 59°, 23%, 42% · CMYK 0, 1, 37, 49

Candied Lime is #838252 in HEX — rgb(131, 130, 82), hsl(59°, 23%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 37%, 49%).

Candied Lime pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 23%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#838252

RGB131, 130, 82

HSL59°, 23%, 42%

HSV59°, 37%, 51%

CMYK0, 1, 37, 49

Decimal8618578

CSS RGBrgb(131, 130, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 23%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Cavern DE5531

ΔE 1.1 · #838254

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 2.2 · #858757

PPG

Oregano 1122-6

ΔE 2.2 · #7F8353

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 2.8 · #848759

Vista Paint

Aged Olive K-409

ΔE 3.3 · #8C8A5B

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 3.4 · #81804A

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 504

ΔE 4.1 · #8B895E

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 4.5 · #7E7B52

Dulux

Xena S17D7

ΔE 5.4 · #847C54

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 5.5 · #837946

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 5.5 · #8D844D

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.2 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 9 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.7 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.8 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 14.6 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#838252

#525384

Analogous

#846A52

#838252

#6C8452

Triadic

#838252

#528483

#835284

Split-Complementary

#838252

#526C84

#6A5284

Tetradic

#838252

#52846A

#525384

#84526C

Monochromatic

#262518

#555435

#838252

#ABAA78

#C8C7A7

Rectangle

#838252

#538452

#525384

#835284

Compound

#838252

#6C8452

#525384

#6A5284

Variations

Lighter

#A4A36D

#B8B795

#D4D3C3

Darker

#6A6A41

#4A492C

#2B2B19

Saturation

#727264

#848352

#ADAB29

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#838252

#887F53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#838252

#82825A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#838252

#867C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Candied Lime brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#A28E59

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#838252

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8F937D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#444572

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #838252;

CSS — background

background-color: #838252;

CSS Variable

--color-candied-lime: #838252;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candied-lime': '#838252' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#838252] text-[#838252]

SCSS

$candied-lime: #838252;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #838252?

#838252 is Candied Lime, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #838252 warm or cool?

Candied Lime reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Candied Lime?

Candied Lime works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Candied Lime?

Candied Lime pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Candied Lime?

You can download Candied Lime on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Candied Lime?

The hex code is #838252. In RGB it's 131, 130, 82, and in HSL it's 59°, 23%, 42%.

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