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Dunn-Edwards Desert Lime
DEFD29 · #B3CB87 · LRV 54
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Lime Twist is a 90% matchDesert Lime (DEFD29) is a mid-tone green from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 54 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Lime Twist (90% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Desert Lime in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Lime Twist (425), 90%; Valspar: Lush Meadow (6005-9C), 90%; Behr: Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5), 89%; Glidden: Floral Bouquet (PPG1117-4), 87%; Sherwin-Williams: Dancing Green (SW 6716), 85%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Picnic (HGSW6731), 83%; PPG: Lime Green (PPG1222-5), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green (No. 287), 62%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.