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Plastic Lime

#EDDC70

RGB 237, 220, 112 · HSL 52°, 78%, 68% · CMYK 0, 7, 53, 7

Plastic Lime is #EDDC70 in HEX — rgb(237, 220, 112), hsl(52°, 78%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 53%, 7%).

Plastic Lime pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 78%, 68%. 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#EDDC70

RGB237, 220, 112

HSL52°, 78%, 68%

HSV52°, 53%, 93%

CMYK0, 7, 53, 7

Decimal15588464

CSS RGBrgb(237, 220, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 78%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2024-40

ΔE 0.7 · #EDDD72

Dunn-Edwards

Lightning Bug DE5465

ΔE 1.2 · #EFDE74

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 1.6 · #EFDE75

Behr

Feather Gold 380D-4

ΔE 3 · #EEDB69

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 4 · #ECDF7A

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 4.3 · #E4D066

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 4.4 · #F4D96C

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 5.1 · #F1D875

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 5.7 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 5.7 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 6 · #FFED80

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 6.2 · #EDD26F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.8 · #E0CD74

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 9.9 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 11.8 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 12.4 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#EDDC70

#6E7FED

Analogous

#ED9C6E

#EDDC70

#BEED6E

Triadic

#EDDC70

#6EEDDC

#DC6EED

Split-Complementary

#EDDC70

#6EBEED

#9C6EED

Tetradic

#EDDC70

#6EED9C

#6E7FED

#ED6EBE

Monochromatic

#AC9815

#E5CC2A

#EDDC70

#F5ECB2

#FCFAE8

Rectangle

#EDDC70

#7FED6E

#6E7FED

#DC6EED

Compound

#EDDC70

#BEED6E

#6E7FED

#9C6EED

Variations

Lighter

#F1E38B

#EFE6AE

#F2EED3

Darker

#EAD12B

#B19B0E

#695C06

Saturation

#C0BB9A

#EDDC6E

#F6E365

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDDC70

#EEDB71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDDC70

#DFDF85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDDC70

#F2D0D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Plastic 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

#F1D26F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDDC70

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED793

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.

#4C5FDB

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: #EDDC70;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDDC70;

CSS Variable

--color-plastic-lime: #EDDC70;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plastic-lime': '#EDDC70' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDDC70] text-[#EDDC70]

SCSS

$plastic-lime: #EDDC70;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDDC70?

#EDDC70 is Plastic Lime, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDDC70 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plastic Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Plastic Lime?

Plastic 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 Plastic Lime?

You can download Plastic 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 Plastic Lime?

The hex code is #EDDC70. In RGB it's 237, 220, 112, and in HSL it's 52°, 78%, 68%.

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