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Lightly Lime

#F0EDA8

RGB 240, 237, 168 · HSL 58°, 71%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 30, 6

Lightly Lime is #F0EDA8 in HEX — rgb(240, 237, 168), hsl(58°, 71%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 30%, 6%).

Lightly Lime pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 71%, 80%. 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#F0EDA8

RGB240, 237, 168

HSL58°, 71%, 80%

HSV58°, 30%, 94%

CMYK0, 1, 30, 6

Decimal15789480

CSS RGBrgb(240, 237, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 71%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lime Bright P330-2

ΔE 1.3 · #F2EDA6

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

ΔE 1.7 · #EBECA7

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 2.1 · #F3EBA5

Benjamin Moore

Jasper 2024-50

ΔE 2.9 · #F7EDAA

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 3.1 · #F0EBAC

Dulux

Citrino S18G3

ΔE 3.9 · #E8E49B

Vista Paint

Rise and Shine K-468

ΔE 4.2 · #FAF2B3

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 4.6 · #ECEBAF

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 4.7 · #E8E1A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 4.8 · #F8ECAE

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 6.9 · #F6E3A1

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 7.1 · #DDE5A9

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7.7 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.8 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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 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

#F0EDA8

#A8AAF0

Analogous

#F0CAA8

#F0EDA8

#CEF0A8

Triadic

#F0EDA8

#A8F0EE

#EEA8F0

Split-Complementary

#F0EDA8

#A8CEF0

#CAA8F0

Tetradic

#F0EDA8

#A8F0CA

#A8AAF0

#F0A8CE

Monochromatic

#DAD425

#E5E166

#F0EDA8

#FBFBE9

Rectangle

#F0EDA8

#AAF0A8

#A8AAF0

#EEA8F0

Compound

#F0EDA8

#CEF0A8

#A8AAF0

#CAA8F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3F1B9

#F3F2CE

#F6F5E4

Darker

#E8E35F

#C8C219

#77730C

Saturation

#D7D6C1

#F0EEA8

#F8F5A0

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0EDA8

#F6E9AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0EDA8

#EEEEB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0EDA8

#F4E4EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lightly 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

#F3DE99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0EDA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E3BD

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.

#7C7FDF

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 · 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 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: #F0EDA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0EDA8;

CSS Variable

--color-lightly-lime: #F0EDA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lightly-lime': '#F0EDA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0EDA8] text-[#F0EDA8]

SCSS

$lightly-lime: #F0EDA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0EDA8?

#F0EDA8 is Lightly Lime, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0EDA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lightly Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Lightly Lime?

Lightly 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 Lightly Lime?

You can download Lightly 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 Lightly Lime?

The hex code is #F0EDA8. In RGB it's 240, 237, 168, and in HSL it's 58°, 71%, 80%.

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