GREENS

Lime Rasp

#B5CE08

RGB 181, 206, 8 · HSL 68°, 93%, 42% · CMYK 12, 0, 96, 19

Lime Rasp is #B5CE08 in HEX — rgb(181, 206, 8), hsl(68°, 93%, 42%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 96%, 19%).

Lime Rasp pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 93%, 42%. 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#B5CE08

RGB181, 206, 8

HSL68°, 93%, 42%

HSV68°, 96%, 81%

CMYK12, 0, 96, 19

Decimal11914760

CSS RGBrgb(181, 206, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 93%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2025-10

ΔE 1.6 · #B5CB01

Behr

Green Neon P340-6

ΔE 5.2 · #A8C200

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 5.3 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 6.9 · #C8D62D

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 7.5 · #B2C216

Dulux

Jazzercise S20H9 · SB8B4

ΔE 7.9 · #BCE12A

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 12.9 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 13.6 · #A3CD39

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 14.7 · #C5C225

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 19.2 · #E6D943

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 19.2 · #EDEB00

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 20.4 · #F8F32B

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 26.3 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 26.9 · #FFDE42

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 33.9 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 40.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

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

#B5CE08

#2207CF

Analogous

#CF8607

#B5CE08

#51CF07

Triadic

#B5CE08

#07B4CF

#CF07B4

Split-Complementary

#B5CE08

#0751CF

#8607CF

Tetradic

#B5CE08

#07CF86

#2207CF

#CF0751

Monochromatic

#333B02

#748505

#B5CE08

#DCF72B

#E8FA75

Rectangle

#B5CE08

#07CF22

#2207CF

#CF07B4

Compound

#B5CE08

#51CF07

#2207CF

#8607CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9F71B

#DAEC60

#E4EDAA

Darker

#93A902

#667600

#3B4500

Saturation

#81894D

#B4CF07

#B7D204

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5CE08

#D2BD1C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5CE08

#CACA51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5CE08

#BEBEC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lime Rasp 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

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How it looks under different light

#C7C721

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5CE08

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CC45

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#2613A3

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: #B5CE08;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5CE08;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-rasp: #B5CE08;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-rasp': '#B5CE08' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5CE08] text-[#B5CE08]

SCSS

$lime-rasp: #B5CE08;

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#C3CF00 · ΔE 5.9

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#97C100 · ΔE 9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5CE08?

#B5CE08 is Lime Rasp, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5CE08 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Rasp?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Rasp?

Lime Rasp 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 Rasp?

You can download Lime Rasp 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 Rasp?

The hex code is #B5CE08. In RGB it's 181, 206, 8, and in HSL it's 68°, 93%, 42%.

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