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Pickled Limes

#BBBB11

RGB 187, 187, 17 · HSL 60°, 83%, 40% · CMYK 0, 0, 91, 27

Pickled Limes is #BBBB11 in HEX — rgb(187, 187, 17), hsl(60°, 83%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 91%, 27%).

Pickled Limes pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 83%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BBBB11

RGB187, 187, 17

HSL60°, 83%, 40%

HSV60°, 91%, 73%

CMYK0, 0, 91, 27

Decimal12303121

CSS RGBrgb(187, 187, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 83%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Margarita P330-6

ΔE 2.9 · #B9B718

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 3.4 · #C5C225

Benjamin Moore

Eccentric 2027-30

ΔE 4.6 · #C0C529

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 5.6 · #CCC921

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 7 · #BDC233

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 7.3 · #B2C216

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 8 · #CDBC09

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

ΔE 8 · #B9BB31

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 10.5 · #D9C737

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 16.3 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 19.3 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 19.6 · #F4CC3C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 20.7 · #FAD140

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 22 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#BBBB11

#1111BB

Analogous

#BB6611

#BBBB11

#66BB11

Triadic

#BBBB11

#11BBBB

#BB11BB

Split-Complementary

#BBBB11

#1166BB

#6611BB

Tetradic

#BBBB11

#11BB66

#1111BB

#BB1166

Monochromatic

#2F2F04

#75750B

#BBBB11

#EBEB2D

#F2F273

Rectangle

#BBBB11

#11BB11

#1111BB

#BB11BB

Compound

#BBBB11

#66BB11

#1111BB

#6611BB

Variations

Lighter

#EAEA1F

#E4E462

#E9E9AA

Darker

#99990A

#6B6B05

#404001

Saturation

#7F7F4D

#BBBB11

#C3C309

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBBB11

#C7B31A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBBB11

#BBBB4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBBB11

#C1ADB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pickled Limes brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CCB928

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBBB11

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9BE4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE8

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.

#1A1A94

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: #BBBB11;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBBB11;

CSS Variable

--color-pickled-limes: #BBBB11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pickled-limes': '#BBBB11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBBB11] text-[#BBBB11]

SCSS

$pickled-limes: #BBBB11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBBB11?

#BBBB11 is Pickled Limes, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBBB11 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pickled Limes?

Pickled Limes works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Pickled Limes?

Pickled Limes pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pickled Limes?

You can download Pickled Limes 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 Pickled Limes?

The hex code is #BBBB11. In RGB it's 187, 187, 17, and in HSL it's 60°, 83%, 40%.

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