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Basic Lime

#D3D7A0

RGB 211, 215, 160 · HSL 64°, 41%, 74% · CMYK 2, 0, 26, 16

Basic Lime is #D3D7A0 in HEX — rgb(211, 215, 160), hsl(64°, 41%, 74%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 26%, 16%).

Basic Lime pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 41%, 74%. 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#D3D7A0

RGB211, 215, 160

HSL64°, 41%, 74%

HSV64°, 26%, 84%

CMYK2, 0, 26, 16

Decimal13883296

CSS RGBrgb(211, 215, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 41%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Basic Lime LF250-01

Exact match

Dulux

Misty Bead S18F3

ΔE 2.1 · #D4D59B

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Tears DE5520

ΔE 2.7 · #D6D69B

Valspar

Mild Evergreen 6003-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #CAD39D

Vista Paint

Fresh Start C-783

ΔE 3.2 · #CFD4A3

Benjamin Moore

Folk 528

ΔE 3.4 · #D2D3A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 3.7 · #CFD4A4

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.8 · #E0DEA6

PPG

True To You 1118-3

ΔE 3.9 · #CDD3A3

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 4.1 · #DCDCAB

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D8DBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 5.7 · #C5CD8F

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 10.2 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 10.3 · #BEBD7F

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 10.9 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D3D7A0

#A5A2D8

Analogous

#D8C0A2

#D3D7A0

#B9D8A2

Triadic

#D3D7A0

#A2D4D8

#D8A2D4

Split-Complementary

#D3D7A0

#A2B9D8

#C0A2D8

Tetradic

#D3D7A0

#A2D8C0

#A5A2D8

#D8A2B9

Monochromatic

#989E42

#BCC16C

#D3D7A0

#EDEED7

#F7F7ED

Rectangle

#D3D7A0

#A2D8A5

#A5A2D8

#D8A2D4

Compound

#D3D7A0

#B9D8A2

#A5A2D8

#C0A2D8

Variations

Lighter

#DDE0B4

#E3E5C9

#EEEEE1

Darker

#BEC46A

#909739

#555920

Saturation

#C4C5B5

#D4D8A2

#E5EB8E

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3D7A0

#DCD1A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3D7A0

#D6D6A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3D7A0

#D7CFD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Basic 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

#DECE93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3D7A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBD3B7

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.

#847FC1

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: #D3D7A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3D7A0;

CSS Variable

--color-basic-lime: #D3D7A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basic-lime': '#D3D7A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3D7A0] text-[#D3D7A0]

SCSS

$basic-lime: #D3D7A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3D7A0?

#D3D7A0 is Basic Lime, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3D7A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basic Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Basic Lime?

Basic 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 Basic Lime?

You can download Basic 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 Basic Lime?

The hex code is #D3D7A0. In RGB it's 211, 215, 160, and in HSL it's 64°, 41%, 74%.

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