GREENS

Lime Zest

#DDFF00

RGB 221, 255, 0 · HSL 68°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 13, 0, 100, 0

Lime Zest is #DDFF00 in HEX — rgb(221, 255, 0), hsl(68°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 100%, 0%).

Lime Zest pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 100%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DDFF00

RGB221, 255, 0

HSL68°, 100%, 50%

HSV68°, 100%, 100%

CMYK13, 0, 100, 0

Decimal14548736

CSS RGBrgb(221, 255, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 7.2 · #EDFF21

Behr

Lime Pop S-G-400

ΔE 11.7 · #C2E500

Dulux

Electric Energy S19H9 · SB8B1

ΔE 15.5 · #CFE423

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 16.6 · #EDEB00

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 21.7 · #D3D713

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 22.3 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 24.2 · #C8D62D

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 29.5 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 30 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 31.9 · #A3CD39

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 32.3 · #E6D943

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 33.6 · #C5C225

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 35.5 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 43.8 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 48 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 56.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

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

#DDFF00

#2200FF

Analogous

#FFA200

#DDFF00

#5EFF00

Triadic

#DDFF00

#00DDFF

#FF00DD

Split-Complementary

#DDFF00

#005EFF

#A200FF

Tetradic

#DDFF00

#00FFA2

#2200FF

#FF005D

Monochromatic

#586600

#9BB300

#DDFF00

#E7FF4D

#F1FF99

Rectangle

#DDFF00

#00FF22

#2200FF

#FF00DD

Compound

#DDFF00

#5EFF00

#2200FF

#A200FF

Variations

Lighter

#E4FF33

#E2F471

#E9F2B3

Darker

#B1CC00

#7A8C00

#475200

Saturation

#9CA659

#DDFF00

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDFF00

#FFE921

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDFF00

#FAFA65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDFF00

#E9EBF6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lime Zest 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

#E5EC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDFF00

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2F13F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#2D16C3

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: #DDFF00;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDFF00;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-zest: #DDFF00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-zest': '#DDFF00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDFF00] text-[#DDFF00]

SCSS

$lime-zest: #DDFF00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDFF00?

#DDFF00 is Lime Zest, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #DDFF00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Zest?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Zest?

Lime Zest 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 Lime Zest?

You can download Lime Zest 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 Lime Zest?

The hex code is #DDFF00. In RGB it's 221, 255, 0, and in HSL it's 68°, 100%, 50%.

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