Desert Lime DEFD29 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B3CB87, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Back To Nature from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3CB87 · DEFD29
Desert Lime
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Lime Technical Profile
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Desert Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Lime
Nearly identical
BehrBack To Nature
Back To Nature
Behr
Nearly identical
Limeade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greenhouse Tint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Succulent Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Wonder Woods
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lime Twist
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wonder Woods
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Floral Bouquet
PPG
Very similar
Dancing Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Lime
#B3CB87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Lime Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Lime have?
Desert Lime by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Lime are Back To Nature by Behr (a near-identical match), Limeade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Greenhouse Tint by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Lime's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Desert Lime?
Desert Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.