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Lime Mousse

#E2E48F

RGB 226, 228, 143 · HSL 61°, 61%, 73% · CMYK 1, 0, 37, 11

Lime Mousse is #E2E48F in HEX — rgb(226, 228, 143), hsl(61°, 61%, 73%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 37%, 11%).

Lime Mousse pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 61%, 73%. 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#E2E48F

RGB226, 228, 143

HSL61°, 61%, 73%

HSV61°, 37%, 89%

CMYK1, 0, 37, 11

Decimal14869647

CSS RGBrgb(226, 228, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 61%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E38D

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 1.3 · #E0E491

Dulux

Orchid Hue S19H3

ΔE 3.2 · #E8E999

Behr

Pear Cider P330-3

ΔE 3.5 · #EBE78E

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 4.1 · #E1DD8E

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 4.6 · #EFF19D

Benjamin Moore

Apples 395

ΔE 5.1 · #E1E99C

Vista Paint

Golden Treasure K-435

ΔE 6 · #F2EA9C

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 7.6 · #D2D083

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 7.8 · #CCCE7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 7.9 · #D1D991

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.5 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.4 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11.8 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20.1 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#E2E48F

#9290E4

Analogous

#E4BC90

#E2E48F

#B9E490

Triadic

#E2E48F

#90E3E4

#E490E3

Split-Complementary

#E2E48F

#90B9E4

#BC90E4

Tetradic

#E2E48F

#90E4BC

#9290E4

#E490B9

Monochromatic

#AEB12B

#D3D553

#E2E48F

#F2F3CE

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#E2E48F

#90E492

#9290E4

#E490E3

Compound

#E2E48F

#B9E490

#9290E4

#BC90E4

Variations

Lighter

#E8EAA6

#EAEBC0

#F1F1DD

Darker

#D7D951

#A9AB22

#646512

Saturation

#C6C7AE

#E3E490

#F0F283

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E48F

#EDDD91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E48F

#E4E49E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E48F

#E7D9E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lime Mousse 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

#E9D886

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E48F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DDAB

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.

#6E6CD0

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: #E2E48F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E48F;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-mousse: #E2E48F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-mousse': '#E2E48F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E48F] text-[#E2E48F]

SCSS

$lime-mousse: #E2E48F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E48F?

#E2E48F is Lime Mousse, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E48F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Mousse?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Mousse?

Lime Mousse 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 Lime Mousse?

You can download Lime Mousse 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 Mousse?

The hex code is #E2E48F. In RGB it's 226, 228, 143, and in HSL it's 61°, 61%, 73%.

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