GREENS
Shimmering Lime
#BFE8AA
Sitting at HSL 100°, 57%, 79%, Shimmering Lime reads pale and balanced. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue sits between warm and cool — versatile. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers pair it with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Shimmering Lime 2030-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Shimmering Lime
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BFE8AA?
#BFE8AA is Shimmering Lime, a light green with a neutral undertone.
Is #BFE8AA warm or cool?
Shimmering Lime reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Shimmering Lime?
Shimmering Lime works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Shimmering Lime?
Shimmering Lime pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Shimmering Lime?
You can download Shimmering 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 RGB value of #BFE8AA?
#BFE8AA converts to RGB 191, 232, 170.