GREENS

Limelight

#BDD0C3

RGB 189, 208, 195 · HSL 139°, 17%, 78% · CMYK 9, 0, 6, 18

Limelight is #BDD0C3 in HEX — rgb(189, 208, 195), hsl(139°, 17%, 78%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 6%, 18%).

Limelight pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 139°, 17%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BDD0C3

RGB189, 208, 195

HSL139°, 17%, 78%

HSV139°, 9%, 82%

CMYK9, 0, 6, 18

Decimal12439747

CSS RGBrgb(189, 208, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 17%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Limelight 1133-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Opaline DEC783

ΔE 1.2 · #C1D1C4

Valspar

Sweet Mint 5005-5B

ΔE 1.5 · #C0D4C8

Dulux

Soft Fresco S25B1

ΔE 1.9 · #C0D5C9

Benjamin Moore

Turquoise 695

ΔE 2.1 · #C3D2C7

Behr

Frosted Jade PPU11-13

ΔE 2.2 · #C2D0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Waterscape SW6470

ΔE 2.3 · #BFD2C9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.5 · #C0CDC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Amelia historic-amelia

ΔE 2.6 · #BECCC2

Vista Paint

Amelia C-1385

ΔE 2.9 · #BFCCC2

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.1 · #B2CBBE

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.5 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 4.2 · #CCD7CA

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.8 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#BDD0C3

#D0BDCA

Analogous

#C1D0BD

#BDD0C3

#BDD0CD

Triadic

#BDD0C3

#C3BDD0

#D0C3BD

Split-Complementary

#BDD0C3

#CDBDD0

#D0BDC1

Tetradic

#BDD0C3

#BDC1D0

#D0BDCA

#D0CDBD

Monochromatic

#668F73

#91B19B

#BDD0C3

#EAF0EC

#F0F4F1

Rectangle

#BDD0C3

#BDCAD0

#D0BDCA

#D0C3BD

Compound

#BDD0C3

#BDD0CD

#D0BDCA

#D0BDC1

Variations

Lighter

#CADACF

#D8E2DC

#E9EEEB

Darker

#8EB099

#598266

#334C3B

Saturation

#C4CAC6

#BDD0C3

#A6E8BB

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDD0C3

#CAC9C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDD0C3

#CDCDC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDD0C3

#BFCECE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Limelight 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

#CDC9AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDD0C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACED2

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BF94B1

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #BDD0C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDD0C3;

CSS Variable

--color-limelight: #BDD0C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limelight': '#BDD0C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDD0C3] text-[#BDD0C3]

SCSS

$limelight: #BDD0C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDD0C3?

#BDD0C3 is Limelight, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDD0C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limelight?

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

What colors pair well with Limelight?

Limelight 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 Limelight?

You can download Limelight 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 Limelight?

The hex code is #BDD0C3. In RGB it's 189, 208, 195, and in HSL it's 139°, 17%, 78%.

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