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Lime

#F2F4CB

RGB 242, 244, 203 · HSL 63°, 65%, 88% · CMYK 1, 0, 17, 4

Lime is #F2F4CB in HEX — rgb(242, 244, 203), hsl(63°, 65%, 88%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 17%, 4%).

Lime pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 65%, 88%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F2F4CB

RGB242, 244, 203

HSL63°, 65%, 88%

HSV63°, 17%, 96%

CMYK1, 0, 17, 4

Decimal15922379

CSS RGBrgb(242, 244, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 65%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lime 393

Exact match

Behr

Floating Lily M340-2

ΔE 1.8 · #EFF5CE

PPG

Oh Dahling 1218-1

ΔE 2.1 · #EDEEC5

Dulux

Searchlight Half S17G1H

ΔE 2.1 · #F3F3CE

Vista Paint

Chipper Tint K-398

ΔE 2.2 · #EEEFC9

Valspar

Lime Ice 6008-7A

ΔE 3.1 · #EBEBC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Elfin Magic 775

ΔE 3.1 · #EEEECA

Kilz

Mint Ice Cream LG170-01

ΔE 3.1 · #EAEBC3

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Honeydew DE5477

ΔE 3.6 · #F6EFC5

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 4.7 · #F2EAC3

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 5.1 · #EBEFBD

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 5.3 · #FFF5D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.9 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 8.1 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 11.1 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 17.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#F2F4CB

#CECDF4

Analogous

#F4E2CD

#F2F4CB

#DEF4CD

Triadic

#F2F4CB

#CDF2F4

#F4CDF2

Split-Complementary

#F2F4CB

#CDDEF4

#E2CDF4

Tetradic

#F2F4CB

#CDF4E2

#CECDF4

#F4CDDE

Monochromatic

#D3DA4E

#E2E78D

#F2F4CB

#FAFBEA

Rectangle

#F2F4CB

#CDF4CE

#CECDF4

#F4CDF2

Compound

#F2F4CB

#DEF4CD

#CECDF4

#E2CDF4

Variations

Lighter

#F5F6D7

#F6F7E2

#F9F9EF

Darker

#E2E780

#CBD423

#787D12

Saturation

#E6E6DA

#F2F4CD

#F7FAC7

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2F4CB

#F9F0CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2F4CB

#F4F4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2F4CB

#F5EEF2

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

#F5E4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2F4CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E9D8

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.

#9F9BE2

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: #F2F4CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2F4CB;

CSS Variable

--color-lime: #F2F4CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime': '#F2F4CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2F4CB] text-[#F2F4CB]

SCSS

$lime: #F2F4CB;

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#F1F3CA · ΔE 0.3

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#EDF1C7 · ΔE 1.5

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#EBF3CB · ΔE 2.4

Light Daffodil

#F2F2C3 · ΔE 3.2

Old Straw Hat

#F9F2CA · ΔE 3.4

Lemonade

#FAF4C8 · ΔE 3.4

Summer Lime

#F3F5C5 · ΔE 3.5

Polar Lights

#E8F0C3 · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2F4CB?

#F2F4CB is Lime, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2F4CB 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 #F2F4CB. In RGB it's 242, 244, 203, and in HSL it's 63°, 65%, 88%.

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