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Lime Passion

#C5C225

RGB 197, 194, 37 · HSL 59°, 68%, 46% · CMYK 0, 2, 81, 23

Lime Passion is #C5C225 in HEX — rgb(197, 194, 37), hsl(59°, 68%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 81%, 23%).

Lime Passion pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 68%, 46%. 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#C5C225

RGB197, 194, 37

HSL59°, 68%, 46%

HSV59°, 81%, 77%

CMYK0, 2, 81, 23

Decimal12960293

CSS RGBrgb(197, 194, 37)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 68%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Eccentric 2027-30

ΔE 3.6 · #C0C529

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 4.1 · #CCC921

Behr

Margarita P330-6

ΔE 4.1 · #B9B718

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 5.7 · #BDC233

Dulux

Sunny Green S19H7

ΔE 6.6 · #CACD40

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 7.5 · #CDBC09

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 7.6 · #D9C737

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 8.7 · #B2C216

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.4 · #E1CC4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 17.2 · #F4CC3C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 18.2 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 19.6 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 20.1 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 21.9 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#C5C225

#2628C5

Analogous

#C57326

#C5C225

#78C526

Triadic

#C5C225

#26C5C2

#C226C5

Split-Complementary

#C5C225

#2678C5

#7326C5

Tetradic

#C5C225

#26C573

#2628C5

#C52678

Monochromatic

#45440D

#858319

#C5C225

#DFDD58

#EBEA98

Rectangle

#C5C225

#28C526

#2628C5

#C226C5

Compound

#C5C225

#78C526

#2628C5

#7326C5

Variations

Lighter

#DCD946

#DCDB7D

#E6E5B8

Darker

#A19F1B

#716F10

#434208

Saturation

#8D8C5D

#C5C226

#D8D513

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C225

#CFBB2A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C225

#C3C353

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C225

#CBB4BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lime Passion 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

#D3BE37

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C225

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C35B

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.

#2A2C9D

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: #C5C225;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C225;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-passion: #C5C225;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-passion': '#C5C225' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C225] text-[#C5C225]

SCSS

$lime-passion: #C5C225;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C225?

#C5C225 is Lime Passion, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C225 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Passion?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Passion?

Lime Passion 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 Lime Passion?

You can download Lime Passion 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 Lime Passion?

The hex code is #C5C225. In RGB it's 197, 194, 37, and in HSL it's 59°, 68%, 46%.

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