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Dunn-Edwards Fluorescent Lime

DE5517 · #BDC233 · LRV ~49.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Eccentric Lime (~92% proximity)

Fluorescent Lime (DE5517) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 49.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Eccentric Lime (~92% proximity).

Closest tone to Fluorescent Lime in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

49.6 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5517

HEX

#BDC233

RGB

189, 194, 51

HSL

62°, 58%, 48%

Family

Yellows

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Fluorescent Lime FAQ

What is the LRV of Fluorescent Lime?

Fluorescent Lime has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Benjamin Moore: Eccentric Lime (2027-30), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Parsley Sprig (6008-8B), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Slap Happy (PPG1217-7), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Center Stage (SW 6920), ~83% proximity; PPG: Funky Frog (PPG1221-7), ~79% proximity; Behr: Green Neon (P340-6), ~77% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hep Green (HGSW6704), ~65% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~46% 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 Fluorescent Lime?

The HEX code of Fluorescent Lime (DE5517) is #BDC233, RGB 189, 194, 51. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.