Lemon Lime (DE5513) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 92.1 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Fun in the Sun (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Lemon Lime in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

92.1 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5513

HEX

#FCF9BD

RGB

252, 249, 189

HSL

57°, 91%, 86%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Lemon Lime in Dunn-Edwards

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Lemon Lime FAQ

What is the LRV of Lemon Lime?

Lemon Lime has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 92.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Lemon Lime in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fun in the Sun (358), ~93% proximity; PPG: Sunbeam (PPG1212-3), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Sunbeam (PPG1212-3), ~91% proximity; Behr: Firefly (P310-3), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Chia (V020-1), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Icy Lemonade (SW 1667), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Springtime (HGSW6708), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~81% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Lemon Lime?

The HEX code of Lemon Lime (DE5513) is #FCF9BD, RGB 252, 249, 189. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.