Desert Lime DEFD29 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B3CB87, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #B3CB87 · DEFD29
Desert Lime
54%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Lime Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3CB87
RGB179, 203, 135
Estimated LRV54.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#B8CC84
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#AEC77E
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#BACB8D
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Colors That Work With Desert Lime
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Lime are Back To Nature by Behr (a close digital match), Limeade by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Greenhouse Tint by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Desert Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.