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Lime Peel

#C6C191

RGB 198, 193, 145 · HSL 54°, 32%, 67% · CMYK 0, 3, 27, 22

Lime Peel is #C6C191 in HEX — rgb(198, 193, 145), hsl(54°, 32%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 27%, 22%).

Lime Peel pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 32%, 67%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C6C191

RGB198, 193, 145

HSL54°, 32%, 67%

HSV54°, 27%, 78%

CMYK0, 3, 27, 22

Decimal13025681

CSS RGBrgb(198, 193, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 32%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Marsh Green 6006-5C

ΔE 1.9 · #C8BF91

Vista Paint

New Foliage C-399

ΔE 2 · #C3BD90

Dulux

Tidal Green S17E3

ΔE 2.5 · #CDC898

Hallman-Lindsay

New Foliage 400

ΔE 2.6 · #C2BC90

Benjamin Moore

Grasshopper AF-415

ΔE 2.7 · #C6C498

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 3.3 · #C7C896

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 3.4 · #BBB98A

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 3.4 · #D0CA9A

Behr

Final Straw S320-3

ΔE 3.5 · #CFC99C

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C1B98F

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Hint DE5500

ΔE 4.2 · #C9BD88

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.6 · #D0C092

PPG

Cress Green 1114-4

ΔE 4.8 · #BCB58A

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.1 · #C8BD83

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 7.7 · #BEBD7F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.7 · #C5BA9A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#C6C191

#9095C6

Analogous

#C6A590

#C6C191

#B0C690

Triadic

#C6C191

#90C6C0

#C090C6

Split-Complementary

#C6C191

#90B0C6

#A590C6

Tetradic

#C6C191

#90C6A5

#9095C6

#C690B0

Monochromatic

#7D7740

#ACA45D

#C6C191

#E0DDC2

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#C6C191

#95C690

#9095C6

#C090C6

Compound

#C6C191

#B0C690

#9095C6

#A590C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1CDA6

#DAD7BF

#E8E7DB

Darker

#B0A861

#7F783D

#4B4723

Saturation

#B3B1A3

#C6C090

#E2D773

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6C191

#C9BF92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6C191

#C2C298

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6C191

#C9BABF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lime Peel 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

#D4BD88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6C191

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C2AC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#7379AF

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 · Trim · Soft 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: #C6C191;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6C191;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-peel: #C6C191;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-peel': '#C6C191' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6C191] text-[#C6C191]

SCSS

$lime-peel: #C6C191;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6C191?

#C6C191 is Lime Peel, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6C191 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Peel?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Peel?

Lime Peel 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 Peel?

You can download Lime Peel 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 Peel?

The hex code is #C6C191. In RGB it's 198, 193, 145, and in HSL it's 54°, 32%, 67%.

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