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Green Glitter

#DDE26A

RGB 221, 226, 106 · HSL 62°, 67%, 65% · CMYK 2, 0, 53, 11

Green Glitter is #DDE26A in HEX — rgb(221, 226, 106), hsl(62°, 67%, 65%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 53%, 11%).

Green Glitter pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 67%, 65%. 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#DDE26A

RGB221, 226, 106

HSL62°, 67%, 65%

HSV62°, 53%, 89%

CMYK2, 0, 53, 11

Decimal14541418

CSS RGBrgb(221, 226, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 67%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pear DE5515

ΔE 1.9 · #E1E36E

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 3.4 · #E2E566

Behr

Spring Grass P350-4

ΔE 3.6 · #D2DA66

Vista Paint

Lime Ricky K-394

ΔE 3.9 · #D6E36F

Dulux

Succulent S19H5

ΔE 4.2 · #DDDA65

Valspar

Citrus Tickle 6008-9C

ΔE 4.9 · #DAD969

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 6.6 · #ECE678

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 7.1 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 8.4 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 11.8 · #FFED80

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.8 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.4 · #E1CC4F

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 14 · #F4D96C

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 14.9 · #D9C661

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 18.2 · #C7DF89

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 21.6 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#DDE26A

#6E6AE2

Analogous

#E2AA6A

#DDE26A

#A2E26A

Triadic

#DDE26A

#6ADEE2

#E26ADE

Split-Complementary

#DDE26A

#6AA2E2

#AA6AE2

Tetradic

#DDE26A

#6AE2AA

#6E6AE2

#E26AA2

Monochromatic

#91951D

#CFD52A

#DDE26A

#ECEEAA

#FAFBEA

Rectangle

#DDE26A

#6AE26E

#6E6AE2

#E26ADE

Compound

#DDE26A

#A2E26A

#6E6AE2

#AA6AE2

Variations

Lighter

#E4E788

#E6E8AB

#EDEED1

Darker

#D5DB2E

#9A9E18

#5B5E0C

Saturation

#B6B894

#DEE26A

#EBF05B

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDE26A

#ECD96D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDE26A

#E1E182

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDE26A

#E4D4DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Glitter 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

#E5D66B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDE26A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DB8F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#504CCE

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: #DDE26A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDE26A;

CSS Variable

--color-green-glitter: #DDE26A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-glitter': '#DDE26A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDE26A] text-[#DDE26A]

SCSS

$green-glitter: #DDE26A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDE26A?

#DDE26A is Green Glitter, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDE26A warm or cool?

Green Glitter reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Green Glitter?

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

What colors pair well with Green Glitter?

Green Glitter 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 Green Glitter?

You can download Green Glitter 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 Green Glitter?

The hex code is #DDE26A. In RGB it's 221, 226, 106, and in HSL it's 62°, 67%, 65%.

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