YELLOWS
Lavish Lime
#D4CF3E
Lavish Lime is #D4CF3E in HEX — rgb(212, 207, 62), hsl(58°, 64%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 71%, 17%).
Lavish Lime pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 64%, 54%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Valspar
Lavish Lime 6008-10B
Benjamin Moore
Exotic 399
Dulux
Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6
Behr
Sulfur Yellow P320-6
PPG
Citrus Spice 1216-6
Dunn-Edwards
Limelight DE5516
Kilz
Green Gone Wild LH270
Vista Paint
Wow K-393
RAL
Ivory 1014
Sherwin-Williams
Humorous Green SW6918
Hallman-Lindsay
Sun's Glory 841
Kobra
Yellow 06
Colorhouse
Petal .02 Petal-02
IKEA
IKEA109 109
Dutch Boy
Temptations VS-9503
Farrow & Ball
Babouche 223
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
59/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Lavish 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D4CF3E?
#D4CF3E is Lavish Lime, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #D4CF3E warm or cool?
Lavish Lime reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Lavish Lime?
Lavish Lime works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Lavish Lime?
Lavish 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 Lavish Lime?
You can download Lavish 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 Lavish Lime?
The hex code is #D4CF3E. In RGB it's 212, 207, 62, and in HSL it's 58°, 64%, 54%.
