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Can't Miss Lime

#BEBD3B

RGB 190, 189, 59 · HSL 60°, 53%, 49% · CMYK 0, 1, 69, 25

Can't Miss Lime is #BEBD3B in HEX — rgb(190, 189, 59), hsl(60°, 53%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 69%, 25%).

Can't Miss Lime pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 53%, 49%. 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#BEBD3B

RGB190, 189, 59

HSL60°, 53%, 49%

HSV60°, 69%, 75%

CMYK0, 1, 69, 25

Decimal12500283

CSS RGBrgb(190, 189, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 53%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

Exact match

Dulux

Enigma S18G9 · SB8A9

ΔE 1.9 · #BEBC35

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 5.3 · #BDC233

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 5.5 · #C9CC4A

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 5.9 · #C6B836

Benjamin Moore

Flower 398

ΔE 6.5 · #CFCF4B

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 6.9 · #C1BC4B

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 10.9 · #C7B446

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 12.2 · #BAA736

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 13 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 13.1 · #C3D263

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 16.4 · #91A135

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 18 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 19.3 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#BEBD3B

#3B3BBF

Analogous

#BF7D3B

#BEBD3B

#7DBF3B

Triadic

#BEBD3B

#3BBFBF

#BF3BBF

Split-Complementary

#BEBD3B

#3B7DBF

#7D3BBF

Tetradic

#BEBD3B

#3BBF7D

#3B3BBF

#BF3B7D

Monochromatic

#4A4A17

#858529

#BEBD3B

#D4D473

#E6E6AD

Rectangle

#BEBD3B

#3BBF3B

#3B3BBF

#BF3BBF

Compound

#BEBD3B

#7DBF3B

#3B3BBF

#7D3BBF

Variations

Lighter

#CECE60

#D4D48E

#E2E2C1

Darker

#9C9C2C

#6D6D1D

#404010

Saturation

#919169

#BFBF3B

#DDDD1D

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEBD3B

#C9B63E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEBD3B

#BDBD5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEBD3B

#C4B0B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Can't Miss 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

#CEBA47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEBD3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBBF6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE9

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.

#3A3A9A

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: #BEBD3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEBD3B;

CSS Variable

--color-can't-miss-lime: #BEBD3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'can't-miss-lime': '#BEBD3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEBD3B] text-[#BEBD3B]

SCSS

$can't-miss-lime: #BEBD3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEBD3B?

#BEBD3B is Can't Miss Lime, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BEBD3B warm or cool?

Can't Miss Lime reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Can't Miss Lime?

Can't Miss Lime works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Can't Miss Lime?

Can't Miss 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 Can't Miss Lime?

You can download Can't Miss 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 Can't Miss Lime?

The hex code is #BEBD3B. In RGB it's 190, 189, 59, and in HSL it's 60°, 53%, 49%.

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