GREENS

Limolicious

#A9C342

RGB 169, 195, 66 · HSL 72°, 52%, 51% · CMYK 13, 0, 66, 24

Limolicious is #A9C342 in HEX — rgb(169, 195, 66), hsl(72°, 52%, 51%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 66%, 24%).

Limolicious pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 72°, 52%, 51%. 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#A9C342

RGB169, 195, 66

HSL72°, 52%, 51%

HSV72°, 66%, 76%

CMYK13, 0, 66, 24

Decimal11125570

CSS RGBrgb(169, 195, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(72, 52%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Limolicious 6007-10C

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

In the Tropics DEA125

ΔE 2.5 · #A3BC3A

Dulux

Aerobic Fix S20G7

ΔE 2.8 · #A6C348

PPG

Mojo 1220-7

ΔE 3.9 · #A8C74D

Benjamin Moore

Tequila 2028-30

ΔE 4.5 · #A7BB33

Behr

Go Go Lime P350-5

ΔE 7 · #C0D14B

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 7.7 · #AFD54F

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 7.8 · #9ABA25

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 9.8 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 10.9 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 14.8 · #A6B554

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 15.5 · #9AB758

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 20.7 · #C7B446

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 23 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 24.5 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9C342

#5B41C3

Analogous

#C39C41

#A9C342

#68C341

Triadic

#A9C342

#41A9C3

#C341A9

Split-Complementary

#A9C342

#4168C3

#9C41C3

Tetradic

#A9C342

#41C39C

#5B41C3

#C34168

Monochromatic

#46511A

#788C2C

#A9C342

#C3D57B

#DEE8B5

Rectangle

#A9C342

#41C35B

#5B41C3

#C341A9

Compound

#A9C342

#68C341

#5B41C3

#9C41C3

Variations

Lighter

#BACF67

#C8D593

#DDE3C3

Darker

#8AA12F

#60701F

#394311

Saturation

#8E966F

#A9C341

#BBE123

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9C342

#C5B347

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9C342

#BFBF61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9C342

#B1B5BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Limolicious 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

#BEBF4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9C342

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC471

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#513E9F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A9C342;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9C342;

CSS Variable

--color-limolicious: #A9C342;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limolicious': '#A9C342' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9C342] text-[#A9C342]

SCSS

$limolicious: #A9C342;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9C342?

#A9C342 is Limolicious, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9C342 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limolicious?

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

What colors pair well with Limolicious?

Limolicious 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 Limolicious?

You can download Limolicious 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 Limolicious?

The hex code is #A9C342. In RGB it's 169, 195, 66, and in HSL it's 72°, 52%, 51%.

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