GREENS

Lime Lizard

#ABD35D

RGB 171, 211, 93 · HSL 80°, 57%, 60% · CMYK 19, 0, 56, 17

Lime Lizard is #ABD35D in HEX — rgb(171, 211, 93), hsl(80°, 57%, 60%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 56%, 17%).

Lime Lizard pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 57%, 60%. 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#ABD35D

RGB171, 211, 93

HSL80°, 57%, 60%

HSV80°, 56%, 83%

CMYK19, 0, 56, 17

Decimal11260765

CSS RGBrgb(171, 211, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 57%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Lizard S21H6

ΔE 1.6 · #AFD35D

Behr

Asparagus 410D-4

ΔE 3.1 · #ABD457

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Leaf DE5558

ΔE 4.5 · #B3D157

Benjamin Moore

Willow 418

ΔE 5 · #ABD86B

PPG

Mojo 1220-7

ΔE 5.7 · #A8C74D

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 7 · #AFD54F

Valspar

Temptation 6007-8B

ΔE 7.1 · #B2CD62

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 10.5 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 12.4 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 12.6 · #93BA59

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 14.1 · #9AB758

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 15 · #9ABA25

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 21.2 · #BEC675

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 23.4 · #57A639

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 24 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 33.7 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#ABD35D

#865FD3

Analogous

#D3C05F

#ABD35D

#72D35F

Triadic

#ABD35D

#5FACD3

#D35FAC

Split-Complementary

#ABD35D

#5F72D3

#C05FD3

Tetradic

#ABD35D

#5FD3C0

#865FD3

#D35F72

Monochromatic

#5B7821

#89B431

#ABD35D

#CBE49B

#EAF4D7

Rectangle

#ABD35D

#5FD386

#865FD3

#D35FAC

Compound

#ABD35D

#72D35F

#865FD3

#C05FD3

Variations

Lighter

#BDDC7F

#CCDFA4

#E0EACD

Darker

#93C431

#66891F

#3C5111

Saturation

#9FAA88

#ACD35F

#B4E949

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABD35D

#D0BF62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABD35D

#CDCD76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABD35D

#B4C5CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lime Lizard 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

#C0CB61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABD35D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADD085

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE9

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.

#6E46BF

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: #ABD35D;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABD35D;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-lizard: #ABD35D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-lizard': '#ABD35D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABD35D] text-[#ABD35D]

SCSS

$lime-lizard: #ABD35D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABD35D?

#ABD35D is Lime Lizard, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ABD35D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Lizard?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Lizard?

Lime Lizard 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 Lime Lizard?

You can download Lime Lizard 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 Lime Lizard?

The hex code is #ABD35D. In RGB it's 171, 211, 93, and in HSL it's 80°, 57%, 60%.

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