GREENS

Fresh Lime

#D8F1CB

RGB 216, 241, 203 · HSL 99°, 58%, 87% · CMYK 10, 0, 16, 5

Fresh Lime is #D8F1CB in HEX — rgb(216, 241, 203), hsl(99°, 58%, 87%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 16%, 5%).

Fresh Lime pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 58%, 87%. 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#D8F1CB

RGB216, 241, 203

HSL99°, 58%, 87%

HSV99°, 16%, 95%

CMYK10, 0, 16, 5

Decimal14217675

CSS RGBrgb(216, 241, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 58%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fresh Lime S22G1

ΔE 0.5 · #D8F1CA

Behr

Cavan M380-1

ΔE 1.4 · #DDF4CE

Benjamin Moore

Celery 2030-60

ΔE 1.5 · #DCF4CC

Vista Paint

Spring Leaves K-317

ΔE 2.1 · #D1EFC9

Valspar

Lime Sherbet 6005-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #D4EAC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Song 762

ΔE 2.8 · #D1E9C4

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 3.8 · #D4E7C3

PPG

Lantana Lime 1224-4

ΔE 4.1 · #D7ECCD

Dunn-Edwards

Margarita DE5597

ΔE 4.9 · #CCEEC2

Kilz

Garden Statue LG210-02

ΔE 6 · #E2EDC1

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 8.1 · #D3DFC1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 8.4 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 11.4 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 11.4 · #CDD9C2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 18.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8F1CB

#E4CBF1

Analogous

#EBF1CB

#D8F1CB

#CBF1D0

Triadic

#D8F1CB

#CBD8F1

#F1CBD8

Split-Complementary

#D8F1CB

#D0CBF1

#F1CBEB

Tetradic

#D8F1CB

#CBEBF1

#E4CBF1

#F1D0CB

Monochromatic

#7ED152

#ABE18E

#D8F1CB

#F0FAEB

Rectangle

#D8F1CB

#CBF1E4

#E4CBF1

#F1CBD8

Compound

#D8F1CB

#CBF1D0

#E4CBF1

#F1CBEB

Variations

Lighter

#E0F4D5

#E8F5E1

#F2F8EF

Darker

#A3E182

#63C82C

#397618

Saturation

#DCE4D8

#D8F1CB

#D6F8C4

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8F1CB

#ECE6CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8F1CB

#EDEDD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8F1CB

#DCEBEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fresh Lime 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

#E1E1B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8F1CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFE6D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C69CDD

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D8F1CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8F1CB;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-lime: #D8F1CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-lime': '#D8F1CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8F1CB] text-[#D8F1CB]

SCSS

$fresh-lime: #D8F1CB;

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#DBF3CB · ΔE 1.3

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#DDF0CB · ΔE 2.2

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#D8EDC4 · ΔE 2.4

Neon Celery

#E1F3C9 · ΔE 3.4

Pastel Green

#C9E6C0 · ΔE 4.4

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#E5F1CF · ΔE 5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8F1CB?

#D8F1CB is Fresh Lime, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #D8F1CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Lime?

Fresh Lime 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 Fresh Lime?

You can download Fresh 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 Fresh Lime?

The hex code is #D8F1CB. In RGB it's 216, 241, 203, and in HSL it's 99°, 58%, 87%.

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