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Sassy Lime

#DFE289

RGB 223, 226, 137 · HSL 62°, 61%, 71% · CMYK 1, 0, 39, 11

Sassy Lime is #DFE289 in HEX — rgb(223, 226, 137), hsl(62°, 61%, 71%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 39%, 11%).

Sassy Lime pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 61%, 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#DFE289

RGB223, 226, 137

HSL62°, 61%, 71%

HSV62°, 39%, 89%

CMYK1, 0, 39, 11

Decimal14672521

CSS RGBrgb(223, 226, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 61%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fluorescent Lime 6007-9C

ΔE 1.5 · #DEE28C

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 1.7 · #E2E38D

Dulux

Grape Cassata S19H4

ΔE 3.1 · #E2E384

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 3.1 · #E0E491

Behr

Pear Cider P330-3

ΔE 3.6 · #EBE78E

Vista Paint

Neon Lights K-395

ΔE 4.6 · #DCE787

Benjamin Moore

Chic 396

ΔE 5.2 · #D9DF7C

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 5.5 · #E1DD8E

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 6.1 · #EFF19D

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 7.2 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 8.2 · #D2D083

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 8.9 · #C7DF89

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 9 · #C3CD7C

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.8 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 13.5 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.7 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#DFE289

#8B88E2

Analogous

#E2B888

#DFE289

#B2E288

Triadic

#DFE289

#88DFE2

#E288DF

Split-Complementary

#DFE289

#88B2E2

#B888E2

Tetradic

#DFE289

#88E2B8

#8B88E2

#E288B2

Monochromatic

#A4A829

#CFD34A

#DFE289

#F0F1C6

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#DFE289

#88E28B

#8B88E2

#E288DF

Compound

#DFE289

#B2E288

#8B88E2

#B888E2

Variations

Lighter

#E6E8A0

#E8EABC

#EFF0DA

Darker

#D3D74A

#A2A621

#606311

Saturation

#C2C3A8

#DFE288

#EDF17A

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFE289

#EBDB8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFE289

#E1E199

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFE289

#E4D7DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sassy 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

#E7D682

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFE289

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4DBA6

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.

#6965CE

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: #DFE289;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFE289;

CSS Variable

--color-sassy-lime: #DFE289;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sassy-lime': '#DFE289' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFE289] text-[#DFE289]

SCSS

$sassy-lime: #DFE289;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFE289?

#DFE289 is Sassy Lime, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFE289 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sassy Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Sassy Lime?

Sassy 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 Sassy Lime?

You can download Sassy 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 Sassy Lime?

The hex code is #DFE289. In RGB it's 223, 226, 137, and in HSL it's 62°, 61%, 71%.

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