GREENS

Lime Ice

#D1DD86

RGB 209, 221, 134 · HSL 68°, 56%, 70% · CMYK 5, 0, 39, 13

Lime Ice is #D1DD86 in HEX — rgb(209, 221, 134), hsl(68°, 56%, 70%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 39%, 13%).

Lime Ice pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 56%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#D1DD86

RGB209, 221, 134

HSL68°, 56%, 70%

HSV68°, 39%, 87%

CMYK5, 0, 39, 13

Decimal13753734

CSS RGBrgb(209, 221, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 56%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Ice S19G4

ΔE 1.2 · #D4DD86

PPG

Green Gecko 1217-6

ΔE 3.5 · #CDD47F

Vista Paint

Alligator Alley K-386

ΔE 4 · #C8D27E

Valspar

Fluorescent Lime 6007-9C

ΔE 4 · #DEE28C

Behr

Corn Husk Green 400D-4

ΔE 4 · #CBE085

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 4.8 · #C7DF89

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 4.9 · #E0E491

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 5.3 · #E2E38D

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 5.4 · #CFDD7B

Benjamin Moore

Candy 403

ΔE 5.5 · #CDDC7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 6.1 · #C3CD7C

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 6.2 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 7.9 · #D2D083

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.6 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 16.2 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.9 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#D1DD86

#9388DD

Analogous

#DDBE88

#D1DD86

#A7DD88

Triadic

#D1DD86

#88D2DD

#DD88D2

Split-Complementary

#D1DD86

#88A7DD

#BE88DD

Tetradic

#D1DD86

#88DDBE

#9388DD

#DD88A7

Monochromatic

#909F2D

#BBCD4C

#D1DD86

#E8EEC3

#F7F9EB

Rectangle

#D1DD86

#88DD93

#9388DD

#DD88D2

Compound

#D1DD86

#A7DD88

#9388DD

#BE88DD

Variations

Lighter

#DBE4A0

#E1E7BB

#ECEFDA

Darker

#BFD14D

#8F9F26

#545E14

Saturation

#BCBFA6

#D2DD88

#DEEE77

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1DD86

#E2D388

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1DD86

#DBDB95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1DD86

#D7D2D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lime Ice sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#DCD280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1DD86

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D7A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#7467C9

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: #D1DD86;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1DD86;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-ice: #D1DD86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-ice': '#D1DD86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1DD86] text-[#D1DD86]

SCSS

$lime-ice: #D1DD86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1DD86?

#D1DD86 is Lime Ice, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D1DD86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Ice?

Lime Ice works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Lime Ice?

Lime Ice pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lime Ice?

You can download Lime Ice 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 Ice?

The hex code is #D1DD86. In RGB it's 209, 221, 134, and in HSL it's 68°, 56%, 70%.

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