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That’s My Lime

#DCD290

RGB 220, 210, 144 · HSL 52°, 52%, 71% · CMYK 0, 5, 35, 14

That’s My Lime is #DCD290 in HEX — rgb(220, 210, 144), hsl(52°, 52%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 35%, 14%).

That’s My Lime pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 52%, 71%. 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#DCD290

RGB220, 210, 144

HSL52°, 52%, 71%

HSV52°, 35%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 35, 14

Decimal14471824

CSS RGBrgb(220, 210, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 52%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fire Dance C-798

ΔE 2.5 · #E1D48E

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 2.6 · #E3D590

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2146-40

ΔE 2.9 · #D4D090

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #E4D799

PPG

Subtle Sunshine 1110-2

ΔE 3.3 · #E4D89A

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 3.7 · #E6D690

Behr

Winter Mood 370F-4

ΔE 3.8 · #D0CD8D

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 3.8 · #DAD790

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 3.9 · #D2C785

Dulux

Deduction S17F4

ΔE 4 · #D4C883

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 4.8 · #E8DF99

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 5.8 · #EEDA9C

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 7.2 · #ECD193

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7.9 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 8.8 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#DCD290

#8F99DC

Analogous

#DCAB8F

#DCD290

#BFDC8F

Triadic

#DCD290

#8FDCD1

#D18FDC

Split-Complementary

#DCD290

#8FBFDC

#AB8FDC

Tetradic

#DCD290

#8FDCAB

#8F99DC

#DC8FBF

Monochromatic

#9F9032

#C9BA54

#DCD290

#EEE9C9

#F9F7EC

Rectangle

#DCD290

#99DC8F

#8F99DC

#D18FDC

Compound

#DCD290

#BFDC8F

#8F99DC

#AB8FDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3DAA5

#E6E1BF

#EFECDC

Darker

#CDBD55

#9D8D2B

#5D5317

Saturation

#C1BEAA

#DCD18F

#EDDE7D

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD290

#DED191

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD290

#D4D49B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD290

#E0CACF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

That’s My 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

#E4CA87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD290

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CFAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#6D79C7

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: #DCD290;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD290;

CSS Variable

--color-that’s-my-lime: #DCD290;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'that’s-my-lime': '#DCD290' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD290] text-[#DCD290]

SCSS

$that’s-my-lime: #DCD290;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD290?

#DCD290 is That’s My Lime, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD290 warm or cool?

That’s My Lime reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with That’s My Lime?

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

What colors pair well with That’s My Lime?

That’s My 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 That’s My Lime?

You can download That’s My 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 That’s My Lime?

The hex code is #DCD290. In RGB it's 220, 210, 144, and in HSL it's 52°, 52%, 71%.

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