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Fluorescent Lime

#BDC233

RGB 189, 194, 51 · HSL 62°, 58%, 48% · CMYK 3, 0, 74, 24

Fluorescent Lime is #BDC233 in HEX — rgb(189, 194, 51), hsl(62°, 58%, 48%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 74%, 24%).

Fluorescent Lime pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 58%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BDC233

RGB189, 194, 51

HSL62°, 58%, 48%

HSV62°, 74%, 76%

CMYK3, 0, 74, 24

Decimal12436019

CSS RGBrgb(189, 194, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 58%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

Exact match

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

ΔE 3.2 · #B9BB31

Benjamin Moore

Eccentric 2027-30

ΔE 4.2 · #C0C529

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 5.3 · #BEBD3B

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 6 · #C9CC4A

Behr

Margarita P330-6

ΔE 6.1 · #B9B718

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 8.5 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 9 · #CCC921

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 9.6 · #D4DD4C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.5 · #E1CC4F

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 15 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 15.8 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.6 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 19.3 · #91A135

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 21.1 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#BDC233

#3833C1

Analogous

#C17F33

#BDC233

#76C133

Triadic

#BDC233

#33BDC1

#C133BD

Split-Complementary

#BDC233

#3376C1

#7F33C1

Tetradic

#BDC233

#33C17F

#3833C1

#C13376

Monochromatic

#474913

#828523

#BDC233

#D4D76A

#E5E7A6

Rectangle

#BDC233

#33C138

#3833C1

#C133BD

Compound

#BDC233

#76C133

#3833C1

#7F33C1

Variations

Lighter

#CED257

#D4D788

#E2E3BE

Darker

#9A9E26

#6B6E18

#40410D

Saturation

#8E9065

#BDC133

#D5DB1A

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC233

#CCB938

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC233

#C1C159

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC233

#C4B4BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fluorescent Lime 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

#CDBE41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC233

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC366

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#38359B

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: #BDC233;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC233;

CSS Variable

--color-fluorescent-lime: #BDC233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fluorescent-lime': '#BDC233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC233] text-[#BDC233]

SCSS

$fluorescent-lime: #BDC233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC233?

#BDC233 is Fluorescent Lime, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDC233 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fluorescent Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Fluorescent Lime?

Fluorescent Lime 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 Fluorescent Lime?

You can download Fluorescent 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 Fluorescent Lime?

The hex code is #BDC233. In RGB it's 189, 194, 51, and in HSL it's 62°, 58%, 48%.

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