GREENS

Lime

#E6F2D0

RGB 230, 242, 208 · HSL 81°, 57%, 88% · CMYK 5, 0, 14, 5

Lime is #E6F2D0 in HEX — rgb(230, 242, 208), hsl(81°, 57%, 88%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 14%, 5%).

Lime pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 81°, 57%, 88%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#E6F2D0

RGB230, 242, 208

HSL81°, 57%, 88%

HSV81°, 14%, 95%

CMYK5, 0, 14, 5

Decimal15135440

CSS RGBrgb(230, 242, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(81, 57%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lime 407

Exact match

Dulux

Green Veil Half S21H1H

ΔE 0.9 · #E9F4D2

Vista Paint

Grassy Path K-325

ΔE 1.3 · #E4F2D2

Kilz

Birdcage LG200-02

ΔE 1.7 · #E4EECE

PPG

Quiet Rain 1221-2

ΔE 1.9 · #E7EFCF

Valspar

Apple Slice 6006-9A

ΔE 1.9 · #E6EECB

Hallman-Lindsay

Earth Happiness 769

ΔE 2.4 · #E3EDC8

Behr

Celery Ice 410E-2

ΔE 2.4 · #EAF6D0

Dunn-Edwards

Pastoral DE5575

ΔE 2.8 · #EDFAD9

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 5.2 · #D4E7C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.6 · #EEEACD

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 6.8 · #D3DFC1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 6.9 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 8.6 · #FFF5D1

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 9.1 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 15 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E6F2D0

#DBCFF2

Analogous

#F2EDCF

#E6F2D0

#D4F2CF

Triadic

#E6F2D0

#CFE6F2

#F2CFE6

Split-Complementary

#E6F2D0

#CFD4F2

#EDCFF2

Tetradic

#E6F2D0

#CFF2ED

#DBCFF2

#F2CFD4

Monochromatic

#A6D157

#C6E193

#E6F2D0

#F4FAEB

Rectangle

#E6F2D0

#CFF2DB

#DBCFF2

#F2CFE6

Compound

#E6F2D0

#D4F2CF

#DBCFF2

#EDCFF2

Variations

Lighter

#EBF4D9

#EFF6E4

#F6F9F0

Darker

#C1E186

#93C92E

#567719

Saturation

#E2E6DB

#E6F2CF

#E8F8C8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6F2D0

#F2EBD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6F2D0

#F0F0D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6F2D0

#E9EDEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lime sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#ECE2B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6F2D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9E7DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B5A0DE

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E6F2D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6F2D0;

CSS Variable

--color-lime: #E6F2D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime': '#E6F2D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6F2D0] text-[#E6F2D0]

SCSS

$lime: #E6F2D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6F2D0?

#E6F2D0 is Lime, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E6F2D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime?

Lime works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Lime?

Lime pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lime?

You can download 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 Lime?

The hex code is #E6F2D0. In RGB it's 230, 242, 208, and in HSL it's 81°, 57%, 88%.

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