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Lime Pop

#CCCB2F

RGB 204, 203, 47 · HSL 60°, 63%, 49% · CMYK 0, 0, 77, 20

Lime Pop is #CCCB2F in HEX — rgb(204, 203, 47), hsl(60°, 63%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 77%, 20%).

Lime Pop pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 63%, 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#CCCB2F

RGB204, 203, 47

HSL60°, 63%, 49%

HSV60°, 77%, 80%

CMYK0, 0, 77, 20

Decimal13421359

CSS RGBrgb(204, 203, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 63%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 399

ΔE 2.3 · #CBCB36

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 3.3 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 3.3 · #C5C225

Dulux

Sunny Green S19H7

ΔE 5.4 · #CACD40

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 5.9 · #D7CA38

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 6.4 · #BDC233

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 7.7 · #E6D943

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 8.1 · #C8D62D

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 8.7 · #B2C216

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.4 · #E1CC4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 16.3 · #FFDE42

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 18.1 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 18.7 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 19.4 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 21.4 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#CCCB2F

#2E2ECC

Analogous

#CC7D2E

#CCCB2F

#7DCC2E

Triadic

#CCCB2F

#2ECCCC

#CC2ECC

Split-Complementary

#CCCB2F

#2E7DCC

#7D2ECC

Tetradic

#CCCB2F

#2ECC7D

#2E2ECC

#CC2E7D

Monochromatic

#4F4F12

#8D8D20

#CCCB2F

#DDDD69

#EBEBA8

Rectangle

#CCCB2F

#2ECC2E

#2E2ECC

#CC2ECC

Compound

#CCCB2F

#7DCC2E

#2E2ECC

#7D2ECC

Variations

Lighter

#D9D955

#DBDB87

#E6E6BD

Darker

#A6A622

#747415

#45450B

Saturation

#959565

#CCCC2E

#E3E317

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCCB2F

#D8C334

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCCB2F

#CBCB5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCCB2F

#D3BDC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lime Pop 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

#D8C53E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCCB2F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CA63

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.

#3131A3

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: #CCCB2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCCB2F;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-pop: #CCCB2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-pop': '#CCCB2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCCB2F] text-[#CCCB2F]

SCSS

$lime-pop: #CCCB2F;

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#CACA35 · ΔE 2.3

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#BFC428 · ΔE 3.9

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#D7C52E · ΔE 7.7

Flower Power

#CECE4A · ΔE 8.5

Eve Green

#CCBB0E · ΔE 9.2

Chartreuse

#C1B400 · ΔE 9.7

Spring Moss

#ABB915 · ΔE 9.7

New Lime

#D2D612 · ΔE 10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCCB2F?

#CCCB2F is Lime Pop, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCCB2F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Pop?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Pop?

Lime Pop 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 Pop?

You can download Lime Pop 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 Pop?

The hex code is #CCCB2F. In RGB it's 204, 203, 47, and in HSL it's 60°, 63%, 49%.

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