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Lime

#EBE4D3

RGB 235, 228, 211 · HSL 43°, 37%, 87% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 8

Lime is #EBE4D3 in HEX — rgb(235, 228, 211), hsl(43°, 37%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 8%).

Lime pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 37%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EBE4D3

RGB235, 228, 211

HSL43°, 37%, 87%

HSV43°, 10%, 92%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 8

Decimal15459539

CSS RGBrgb(235, 228, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 37%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lime CW-95

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bleached Meadow C-375

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE3D3

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE6D5

PPG

Brandied Pears 1086-2

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE2D1

Behr

White Mocha OR-W11

ΔE 0.8 · #E9E3D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Bleached Meadow 376

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE5D5

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE5D3

Dulux

White Dune SW1D6

ΔE 1 · #E8E3D3

Valspar

Courtyard Tan 7002-13

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E1D0

Sherwin-Williams

Restful White SW7563

ΔE 1.4 · #EEE8D7

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE3D3

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.1 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.2 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EBE4D3

#D2D9EA

Analogous

#EAD7D2

#EBE4D3

#E5EAD2

Triadic

#EBE4D3

#D2EAE3

#E3D2EA

Split-Complementary

#EBE4D3

#D2E5EA

#D7D2EA

Tetradic

#EBE4D3

#D2EAD7

#D2D9EA

#EAD2E5

Monochromatic

#BAA369

#D2C39D

#EBE4D3

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#EBE4D3

#D9EAD2

#D2D9EA

#E3D2EA

Compound

#EBE4D3

#E5EAD2

#D2D9EA

#D7D2EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE9DB

#F1EEE5

#F6F5F0

Darker

#D0BF93

#AC9048

#655429

Saturation

#E2DFDA

#EAE3D2

#F5E8C7

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE4D3

#E9E5D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE4D3

#E5E5D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE4D3

#ECE2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#F0D8B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE4D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDDDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A8B4D1

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: #EBE4D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE4D3;

CSS Variable

--color-lime: #EBE4D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime': '#EBE4D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE4D3] text-[#EBE4D3]

SCSS

$lime: #EBE4D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE4D3?

#EBE4D3 is Lime, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE4D3 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Lime?

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 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 #EBE4D3. In RGB it's 235, 228, 211, and in HSL it's 43°, 37%, 87%.

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