YELLOWS
Limelight
#E1E465
Limelight pulls into the balanced end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 70%, 65%. The high saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, doors, statement pieces, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Limelight 2025-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
accent walls, doors, statement pieces
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Limelight
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E1E465?
#E1E465 is Limelight, a mid yellow with a neutral undertone.
Is #E1E465 warm or cool?
Limelight reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Limelight?
Limelight works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement pieces.
What colors pair well with Limelight?
Limelight pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Limelight?
You can download Limelight 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 RGB value of #E1E465?
#E1E465 converts to RGB 225, 228, 101.