GREENS

Lick of Lime

#B1D07D

RGB 177, 208, 125 · HSL 82°, 47%, 65% · CMYK 15, 0, 40, 18

Lick of Lime is #B1D07D in HEX — rgb(177, 208, 125), hsl(82°, 47%, 65%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 40%, 18%).

Lick of Lime pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 82°, 47%, 65%. 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#B1D07D

RGB177, 208, 125

HSL82°, 47%, 65%

HSV82°, 40%, 82%

CMYK15, 0, 40, 18

Decimal11653245

CSS RGBrgb(177, 208, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(82, 47%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lick of Lime K-354

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 2.3 · #ABCB7B

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 2.3 · #B8D280

Behr

Sweet Grass M350-4

ΔE 2.5 · #ACCB7C

Benjamin Moore

Stem 2029-40

ΔE 3 · #ADC875

Dulux

Alverda S21G5

ΔE 4.3 · #A8C970

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 4.5 · #AFD77F

PPG

Lime Green 1222-5

ΔE 4.7 · #AEC571

Valspar

Afternoon Delight 6006-10A

ΔE 4.7 · #BDDB8C

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 6.5 · #C7DF89

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 9.4 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 10.9 · #AFB96A

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 11.6 · #B0C05D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 16 · #7AB96E

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 16.6 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 20.8 · #C8BD83

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

#B1D07D

#9B7CD0

Analogous

#D0C57C

#B1D07D

#87D07C

Triadic

#B1D07D

#7CB1D0

#D07CB1

Split-Complementary

#B1D07D

#7C87D0

#C57CD0

Tetradic

#B1D07D

#7CD0C5

#9B7CD0

#D07C87

Monochromatic

#64832F

#8FBB44

#B1D07D

#D2E4B4

#F4F8EC

Rectangle

#B1D07D

#7CD09B

#9B7CD0

#D07CB1

Compound

#B1D07D

#87D07C

#9B7CD0

#C57CD0

Variations

Lighter

#C1D996

#CFDFB4

#E3EAD5

Darker

#95C148

#688A2C

#3D5218

Saturation

#A9B299

#B1D07C

#B7E764

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

12.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1D07D

#CDC080

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1D07D

#CBCB8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1D07D

#B8C5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lick of Lime 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

#C4C979

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1D07D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1CE9D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#815FBA

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: #B1D07D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1D07D;

CSS Variable

--color-lick-of-lime: #B1D07D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lick-of-lime': '#B1D07D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1D07D] text-[#B1D07D]

SCSS

$lick-of-lime: #B1D07D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1D07D?

#B1D07D is Lick of Lime, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B1D07D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lick of Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Lick of Lime?

Lick of Lime 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 Lick of Lime?

You can download Lick of 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 Lick of Lime?

The hex code is #B1D07D. In RGB it's 177, 208, 125, and in HSL it's 82°, 47%, 65%.

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