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Lima

#E2DEAE

RGB 226, 222, 174 · HSL 55°, 47%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 23, 11

Lima is #E2DEAE in HEX — rgb(226, 222, 174), hsl(55°, 47%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 23%, 11%).

Lima pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 47%, 78%. 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#E2DEAE

RGB226, 222, 174

HSL55°, 47%, 78%

HSV55°, 23%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 23, 11

Decimal14868142

CSS RGBrgb(226, 222, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 47%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lima S17F2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DCAB

Benjamin Moore

Lime CSP-845

ΔE 1.3 · #E1DCAA

Behr

Willow Herb 370E-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E6E3B2

Vista Paint

Spring Farm K-421

ΔE 2.1 · #DCDCAA

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #D9D8A9

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 2.6 · #E9E5B3

PPG

Star Bright 1109-2

ΔE 2.8 · #E8DDAE

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D8DBAC

Kilz

Tender Shoots TB-71

ΔE 3.2 · #DBDDA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 3.9 · #D8D4A8

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.1 · #E0DEA6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.8 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11 · #D0C092

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

#E2DEAE

#ADB1E1

Analogous

#E1C3AD

#E2DEAE

#CBE1AD

Triadic

#E2DEAE

#ADE1DD

#DDADE1

Split-Complementary

#E2DEAE

#ADCBE1

#C3ADE1

Tetradic

#E2DEAE

#ADE1C3

#ADB1E1

#E1ADCB

Monochromatic

#B4AA41

#CDC674

#E2DEAE

#F6F4E5

#F8F7EC

Rectangle

#E2DEAE

#B1E1AD

#ADB1E1

#DDADE1

Compound

#E2DEAE

#CBE1AD

#ADB1E1

#C3ADE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E4BD

#EBE9D0

#F2F1E5

Darker

#CEC770

#A69D35

#625C1D

Saturation

#CFCDBF

#E1DDAD

#F0E99E

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

15.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DEAE

#E6DCAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DEAE

#DFDFB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DEAE

#E5D7DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lima 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

#E9D39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DEAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D8C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#878CCB

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: #E2DEAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DEAE;

CSS Variable

--color-lima: #E2DEAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lima': '#E2DEAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DEAE] text-[#E2DEAE]

SCSS

$lima: #E2DEAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DEAE?

#E2DEAE is Lima, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2DEAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lima?

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

What colors pair well with Lima?

Lima 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 Lima?

You can download Lima 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 Lima?

The hex code is #E2DEAE. In RGB it's 226, 222, 174, and in HSL it's 55°, 47%, 78%.

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