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Sour Lime

#C8D62D

RGB 200, 214, 45 · HSL 65°, 67%, 51% · CMYK 7, 0, 79, 16

Sour Lime is #C8D62D in HEX — rgb(200, 214, 45), hsl(65°, 67%, 51%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 79%, 16%).

Sour Lime pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 67%, 51%. 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#C8D62D

RGB200, 214, 45

HSL65°, 67%, 51%

HSV65°, 79%, 84%

CMYK7, 0, 79, 16

Decimal13162029

CSS RGBrgb(200, 214, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 67%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

Exact match

Behr

Anime P340-5

ΔE 1.9 · #C5D525

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 2.3 · #C6D624

Benjamin Moore

Snow 2026-30

ΔE 3.4 · #BED221

Dulux

Lime Fizz S19H8 · SB8B2

ΔE 7 · #D5E838

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 7.4 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 8.4 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 10.5 · #C5C225

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 12.7 · #E6D943

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 14.7 · #A3CD39

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 17.4 · #F8F32B

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 17.5 · #EDEB00

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 21 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 22 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 27.5 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#C8D62D

#3C2ED6

Analogous

#D6902E

#C8D62D

#74D62E

Triadic

#C8D62D

#2EC8D6

#D62EC8

Split-Complementary

#C8D62D

#2E74D6

#902ED6

Tetradic

#C8D62D

#2ED690

#3C2ED6

#D62E74

Monochromatic

#535912

#8F991E

#C8D62D

#D9E26E

#EAEFAE

Rectangle

#C8D62D

#2ED63C

#3C2ED6

#D62EC8

Compound

#C8D62D

#74D62E

#3C2ED6

#902ED6

Variations

Lighter

#D3DE58

#D8DF89

#E4E8BF

Darker

#A5B11F

#737C13

#444A0A

Saturation

#979B69

#C8D62E

#D9EA1A

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8D62D

#DEC934

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8D62D

#D4D45D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8D62D

#D0C6D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sour 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

#D5CD3D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8D62D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D261

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.

#3A30AD

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: #C8D62D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8D62D;

CSS Variable

--color-sour-lime: #C8D62D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sour-lime': '#C8D62D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8D62D] text-[#C8D62D]

SCSS

$sour-lime: #C8D62D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8D62D?

#C8D62D is Sour Lime, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8D62D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sour Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Sour Lime?

Sour 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 Sour Lime?

You can download Sour 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 Sour Lime?

The hex code is #C8D62D. In RGB it's 200, 214, 45, and in HSL it's 65°, 67%, 51%.

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