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Lively Lime

#BEB334

RGB 190, 179, 52 · HSL 55°, 57%, 47% · CMYK 0, 6, 73, 25

Lively Lime is #BEB334 in HEX — rgb(190, 179, 52), hsl(55°, 57%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 73%, 25%).

Lively Lime pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 57%, 47%. 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#BEB334

RGB190, 179, 52

HSL55°, 57%, 47%

HSV55°, 73%, 75%

CMYK0, 6, 73, 25

Decimal12497716

CSS RGBrgb(190, 179, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 57%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 2.7 · #C6B836

Behr

Leapfrog 380D-6

ΔE 2.7 · #C3B430

Dunn-Edwards

Pesto DE5474

ΔE 4.4 · #C1B23E

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 5.5 · #BEBD3B

Dulux

Enigma S18G9 · SB8A9

ΔE 5.5 · #BEBC35

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 5.9 · #CEBD48

PPG

Willow Herb 17-26

ΔE 7.1 · #AAAC32

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.2 · #C7B446

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 7.3 · #BAA736

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 13.6 · #BCA849

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 14.9 · #DBB651

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.3 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 15.6 · #C9B156

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.1 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 24.5 · #A3CD39

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#BEB334

#343FBC

Analogous

#BC6C34

#BEB334

#83BC34

Triadic

#BEB334

#34BCB1

#B134BC

Split-Complementary

#BEB334

#3483BC

#6C34BC

Tetradic

#BEB334

#34BC6C

#343FBC

#BC3483

Monochromatic

#444013

#807823

#BEB334

#D5CC67

#E6E0A3

Rectangle

#BEB334

#3FBC34

#343FBC

#B134BC

Compound

#BEB334

#83BC34

#343FBC

#6C34BC

Variations

Lighter

#D1C655

#D5CF87

#E3DFBD

Darker

#999026

#6B6419

#3F3B0D

Saturation

#8C8963

#BCB134

#D6C61A

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEB334

#C2B037

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEB334

#B5B554

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEB334

#C3A7AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lively 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

#CEB342

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEB334

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB866

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#353D97

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: #BEB334;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEB334;

CSS Variable

--color-lively-lime: #BEB334;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lively-lime': '#BEB334' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEB334] text-[#BEB334]

SCSS

$lively-lime: #BEB334;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEB334?

#BEB334 is Lively Lime, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BEB334 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lively Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Lively Lime?

Lively 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 Lively Lime?

You can download Lively 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 Lively Lime?

The hex code is #BEB334. In RGB it's 190, 179, 52, and in HSL it's 55°, 57%, 47%.

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