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Bit of Lime

#E1E5AC

RGB 225, 229, 172 · HSL 64°, 52%, 79% · CMYK 2, 0, 25, 10

Bit of Lime is #E1E5AC in HEX — rgb(225, 229, 172), hsl(64°, 52%, 79%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 25%, 10%).

Bit of Lime pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 52%, 79%. 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#E1E5AC

RGB225, 229, 172

HSL64°, 52%, 79%

HSV64°, 25%, 90%

CMYK2, 0, 25, 10

Decimal14804396

CSS RGBrgb(225, 229, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 52%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Envy C-776

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E6AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Envy 777

ΔE 1.3 · #E0E7AE

Dulux

Cucumber Cream S19G2

ΔE 2.1 · #E6EBB1

Behr

Champagne Cocktail M310-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E3E2A9

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 2.2 · #DDE5A9

PPG

Awareness 1117-2

ΔE 2.4 · #E3EBB1

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #E9EBB5

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.1 · #E0DEA6

Kilz

Mini Green LF240-01

ΔE 3.3 · #EBEDB6

Benjamin Moore

Sour 401

ΔE 3.4 · #E3EDB5

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 4.7 · #E9E5B3

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

ΔE 4.8 · #E9E1A7

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 10.2 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 11 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#E1E5AC

#B1AEE5

Analogous

#E5CDAE

#E1E5AC

#C6E5AE

Triadic

#E1E5AC

#AEE2E5

#E5AEE2

Split-Complementary

#E1E5AC

#AEC6E5

#CDAEE5

Tetradic

#E1E5AC

#AEE5CD

#B1AEE5

#E5AEC6

Monochromatic

#B5BE3C

#CDD373

#E1E5AC

#F7F8E8

#F8F9EC

Rectangle

#E1E5AC

#AEE5B1

#B1AEE5

#E5AEE2

Compound

#E1E5AC

#C6E5AE

#B1AEE5

#CDAEE5

Variations

Lighter

#E7EABE

#EBEDD1

#F2F3E5

Darker

#CED46E

#A6AE2F

#62671A

Saturation

#D1D2C1

#E2E5AE

#EDF2A1

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E5AC

#EADFAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E5AC

#E4E4B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E5AC

#E5DDE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bit of 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

#E8D89C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E5AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DDC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#8B86D0

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E1E5AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E5AC;

CSS Variable

--color-bit-of-lime: #E1E5AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bit-of-lime': '#E1E5AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E5AC] text-[#E1E5AC]

SCSS

$bit-of-lime: #E1E5AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E5AC?

#E1E5AC is Bit of Lime, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1E5AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bit of Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Bit of Lime?

Bit of 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 Bit of Lime?

You can download Bit of 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 Bit of Lime?

The hex code is #E1E5AC. In RGB it's 225, 229, 172, and in HSL it's 64°, 52%, 79%.

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