Ref. #BDC233 · DE5517
Fluorescent Lime
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fluorescent Lime Technical Profile
What color is Fluorescent Lime? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #BDC233. Colors similar to Fluorescent Lime include Benjamin Moore Eccentric Lime, Valspar Can't Miss Lime, Valspar Parsley Sprig. Fluorescent Lime has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Fluorescent Lime sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Fluorescent Lime reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Fluorescent Lime
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fluorescent Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fluorescent Lime
#BDC233
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91B96F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fluorescent Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fluorescent 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Fluorescent Lime.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fluorescent Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fluorescent Lime have?
Fluorescent Lime by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Fluorescent Lime from other brands?
The closest matches are Eccentric Lime by Benjamin Moore (#C0C529), Can't Miss Lime by Valspar (#BEBD3B), Parsley Sprig by Valspar (#C2C54B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fluorescent Lime?
Fluorescent Lime has an LRV of 49.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fluorescent Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.