Fluorescent Lime DE5517 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BDC233, estimated LRV 50 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eccentric Lime from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BDC233 · DE5517
Fluorescent Lime
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fluorescent Lime Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDC233
RGB189, 194, 51
Estimated LRV49.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Fluorescent Lime
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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
Digital 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
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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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Fluorescent Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fluorescent Lime have?
Fluorescent Lime by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Fluorescent Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fluorescent Lime are Eccentric Lime by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Can't Miss Lime by Valspar (a close digital match), Bali Bamboo by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fluorescent 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 Fluorescent Lime?
Fluorescent Lime has a estimated lightness value of 49.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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