GREENS

Limetta

#8E9A21

RGB 142, 154, 33 · HSL 66°, 65%, 37% · CMYK 8, 0, 79, 40

Limetta is #8E9A21 in HEX — rgb(142, 154, 33), hsl(66°, 65%, 37%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 79%, 40%).

Limetta pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 65%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8E9A21

RGB142, 154, 33

HSL66°, 65%, 37%

HSV66°, 79%, 60%

CMYK8, 0, 79, 40

Decimal9345569

CSS RGBrgb(142, 154, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 65%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

ΔE 3.7 · #9AA22B

Vista Paint

Science Experiment C-780

ΔE 4.6 · #91A032

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 5.6 · #91A135

Behr

Wild Grass 380D-7

ΔE 6.8 · #8B8D1A

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

ΔE 8.6 · #9FB139

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 9 · #93AB3E

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 11.4 · #929437

Benjamin Moore

Douglas 2028-20

ΔE 11.4 · #89AB28

Dunn-Edwards

Clipped Grass DE5552

ΔE 11.6 · #A1B841

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 12.4 · #9D9101

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 14.6 · #9C8B1F

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 16.8 · #B0C05D

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 23.5 · #A3CD39

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 24.6 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 29.7 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#8E9A21

#2D219C

Analogous

#9C6B21

#8E9A21

#529C21

Triadic

#8E9A21

#218F9C

#9C218F

Split-Complementary

#8E9A21

#21529C

#6B219C

Tetradic

#8E9A21

#219C6B

#2D219C

#9C2152

Monochromatic

#1B1D06

#555D14

#8E9A21

#C4D435

#D7E274

Rectangle

#8E9A21

#219C2D

#2D219C

#9C218F

Compound

#8E9A21

#529C21

#2D219C

#6B219C

Variations

Lighter

#C0D12C

#C9D469

#DBE0AD

Darker

#757F18

#52590F

#303508

Saturation

#6D714C

#8F9C21

#9DAC11

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.79:1

Deuteranopia

#8E9A21

#9F9026

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E9A21

#989842

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E9A21

#948F95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Limetta sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#AAA034

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E9A21

Daylight 5500K

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

#97A558

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#2D247D

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: #8E9A21;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E9A21;

CSS Variable

--color-limetta: #8E9A21;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limetta': '#8E9A21' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E9A21] text-[#8E9A21]

SCSS

$limetta: #8E9A21;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E9A21?

#8E9A21 is Limetta, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #8E9A21 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limetta?

Limetta works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Limetta?

Limetta pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Limetta?

You can download Limetta 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 Limetta?

The hex code is #8E9A21. In RGB it's 142, 154, 33, and in HSL it's 66°, 65%, 37%.

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