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Dunn-Edwards Desert Lime
DEFD29 · #B3CB87 · LRV ~54
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Lime Twist (~90% proximity)Desert Lime (DEFD29) is a mid-tone green from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 54 (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 Lime Twist (~90% proximity).
Closest tone to Desert Lime in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
54 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
DEFD29
HEX
#B3CB87
RGB
179, 203, 135
HSL
81°, 40%, 66%
Family
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Desert Lime FAQ
What is the LRV of Desert Lime?
Desert Lime has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 54 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 Desert Lime in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Lime Twist (425), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Lush Meadow (6005-9C), ~90% proximity; Behr: Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Floral Bouquet (PPG1117-4), ~87% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dancing Green (SW 6716), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Picnic (HGSW6731), ~83% proximity; PPG: Lime Green (PPG1222-5), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green (No. 287), ~62% 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 Desert Lime?
The HEX code of Desert Lime (DEFD29) is #B3CB87, RGB 179, 203, 135. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.