GREENS

Lima

#A9F971

RGB 169, 249, 113 · HSL 95°, 92%, 71% · CMYK 32, 0, 55, 2

Lima is #A9F971 in HEX — rgb(169, 249, 113), hsl(95°, 92%, 71%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 55%, 2%).

Lima pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 92%, 71%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A9F971

RGB169, 249, 113

HSL95°, 92%, 71%

HSV95°, 55%, 98%

CMYK32, 0, 55, 2

Decimal11139441

CSS RGBrgb(169, 249, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 92%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cool Aloe 440B-4

ΔE 5.6 · #A5FF80

Dulux

Dynamic Green S21H8 · SB8B5

ΔE 15.5 · #ACE142

Benjamin Moore

Malachy 419

ΔE 18.1 · #96CC55

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 18.6 · #AFD54F

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 20.2 · #A3CD39

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Leaf DE5558

ΔE 22.2 · #B3D157

PPG

Mojo 1220-7

ΔE 23.9 · #A8C74D

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 23.9 · #A7C646

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 27.3 · #9ABA25

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 28.1 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 29.3 · #93BA59

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 30.8 · #57A639

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 32.2 · #00B131

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 32.2 · #9AB758

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 37.3 · #E2E38D

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 48.9 · #F7E29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral 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

#A9F971

#C071F9

Analogous

#EEF971

#A9F971

#71F97C

Triadic

#A9F971

#71AAF9

#F971AA

Split-Complementary

#A9F971

#7C71F9

#F971EE

Tetradic

#A9F971

#71EEF9

#C071F9

#F97C71

Monochromatic

#59C908

#7EF628

#A9F971

#D6FCBA

#F0FEE7

Rectangle

#A9F971

#71F9C0

#C071F9

#F971AA

Compound

#A9F971

#71F97C

#C071F9

#F971EE

Variations

Lighter

#BBFA8D

#CDF5B0

#E2F6D4

Darker

#7FFB26

#53C700

#307400

Saturation

#B2C9A1

#AAF971

#A9FC6E

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9F971

#EBD877

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9F971

#EEEE8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9F971

#B7E9F0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lima 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

#BEE770

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9F971

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABEC94

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A74BE9

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: #A9F971;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9F971;

CSS Variable

--color-lima: #A9F971;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lima': '#A9F971' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9F971] text-[#A9F971]

SCSS

$lima: #A9F971;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9F971?

#A9F971 is Lima, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9F971 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lima?

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

What colors pair well with Lima?

Lima 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 Lima?

You can download Lima 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 Lima?

The hex code is #A9F971. In RGB it's 169, 249, 113, and in HSL it's 95°, 92%, 71%.

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