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Lime Time

#EBE134

RGB 235, 225, 52 · HSL 57°, 82%, 56% · CMYK 0, 4, 78, 8

Lime Time is #EBE134 in HEX — rgb(235, 225, 52), hsl(57°, 82%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 78%, 8%).

Lime Time pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 82%, 56%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EBE134

RGB235, 225, 52

HSL57°, 82%, 56%

HSV57°, 78%, 92%

CMYK0, 4, 78, 8

Decimal15458612

CSS RGBrgb(235, 225, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 82%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 7 · #DAD000

Behr

Neon Light 380B-5

ΔE 7.2 · #FDE33E

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 7.9 · #D3D713

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 8 · #E6D943

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 8.9 · #FFE449

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 9.3 · #F3DA0B

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 9.9 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 10.8 · #FFDE42

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 11.9 · #EDEB00

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 12 · #D4CF3E

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 16.3 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 20.2 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 24.7 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 27.5 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 32.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#EBE134

#333CEB

Analogous

#EB8633

#EBE134

#98EB33

Triadic

#EBE134

#33EBE2

#E233EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE134

#3398EB

#8633EB

Tetradic

#EBE134

#33EB86

#333CEB

#EB3398

Monochromatic

#79730C

#BEB613

#EBE134

#F2EC78

#F9F6BE

Rectangle

#EBE134

#3CEB33

#333CEB

#E233EB

Compound

#EBE134

#98EB33

#333CEB

#8633EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE75C

#EBE68D

#EEECC1

Darker

#D5CB10

#958E08

#595403

Saturation

#AAA873

#EBE233

#F5EB29

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

15.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE134

#F3DC39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE134

#E3E364

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE134

#F2D1DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lime Time 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

#F0D542

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE134

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDA66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#252DCE

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: #EBE134;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE134;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-time: #EBE134;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-time': '#EBE134' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE134] text-[#EBE134]

SCSS

$lime-time: #EBE134;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE134?

#EBE134 is Lime Time, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE134 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Time?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Time?

Lime Time 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 Time?

You can download Lime Time 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 Time?

The hex code is #EBE134. In RGB it's 235, 225, 52, and in HSL it's 57°, 82%, 56%.

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