GREENS

Lime Taffy

#BAD1B5

RGB 186, 209, 181 · HSL 109°, 23%, 76% · CMYK 11, 0, 13, 18

Lime Taffy is #BAD1B5 in HEX — rgb(186, 209, 181), hsl(109°, 23%, 76%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 13%, 18%).

Lime Taffy pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 109°, 23%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BAD1B5

RGB186, 209, 181

HSL109°, 23%, 76%

HSV109°, 13%, 82%

CMYK11, 0, 13, 18

Decimal12243381

CSS RGBrgb(186, 209, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 23%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lime Taffy 1130-4

Exact match

Dulux

Eucalyptus Leaf S23D2

ΔE 1.1 · #BBD2B8

Valspar

Kiss of Mint 5007-5B

ΔE 2 · #C1D5B9

Vista Paint

Isle of Dreams C-741

ΔE 2.9 · #BCCDB4

Dunn-Edwards

Nature DE5590

ΔE 3.4 · #BFD5B3

Sherwin-Williams

Relish SW6443

ΔE 3.6 · #B3CBAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Isle Of Dreams 742

ΔE 3.9 · #BCCCB5

Behr

Contemplation 700E-3

ΔE 4.1 · #BED9C2

Kilz

Wild Lettuce RG240-01

ΔE 4.1 · #B2CDAB

Benjamin Moore

Kittery HC-119

ΔE 4.3 · #C0CCAE

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5.6 · #C8D4BE

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 5.7 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 6.2 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 8.7 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAD1B5

#CBB4D0

Analogous

#C7D0B4

#BAD1B5

#B4D0BD

Triadic

#BAD1B5

#B4B9D0

#D0B4B9

Split-Complementary

#BAD1B5

#BDB4D0

#D0B4C7

Tetradic

#BAD1B5

#B4C7D0

#CBB4D0

#D0BDB4

Monochromatic

#64905A

#8DB285

#BAD1B5

#E5EDE3

#F0F5EF

Rectangle

#BAD1B5

#B4D0CB

#CBB4D0

#D0B4B9

Compound

#BAD1B5

#B4D0BD

#CBB4D0

#D0B4C7

Variations

Lighter

#C7D9C3

#D6E1D3

#E7EDE6

Darker

#8CB383

#5A8650

#344E2E

Saturation

#BFC6BE

#B9D0B4

#AAE79C

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAD1B5

#CCC7B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAD1B5

#CDCDB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAD1B5

#BDCCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lime Taffy 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

#CBC9A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAD1B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8CEC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B38EBB

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: #BAD1B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAD1B5;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-taffy: #BAD1B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-taffy': '#BAD1B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAD1B5] text-[#BAD1B5]

SCSS

$lime-taffy: #BAD1B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAD1B5?

#BAD1B5 is Lime Taffy, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BAD1B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Taffy?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Taffy?

Lime Taffy 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 Taffy?

You can download Lime Taffy 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 Taffy?

The hex code is #BAD1B5. In RGB it's 186, 209, 181, and in HSL it's 109°, 23%, 76%.

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