Lemon Lime DE5513 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FCF9BD, LRV 92 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Light from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCF9BD · DE5513
Lemon Lime
92%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lemon Lime Technical Profile
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Lemon Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon 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-EdwardsLemon Lime
Nearly identical
BehrNatural Light
Natural Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fun in the Sun
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gin Fizz
PPG
Very similar
New Willow
Valspar
Very similar
Lime Song
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Lime
#FCF9BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9ED161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon 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 Lemon 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.
Lemon Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Lime have?
Lemon Lime by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lemon Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Lime are Natural Light by Behr (a near-identical match), Moon Dance by Behr (a near-identical match), Candlelight Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon 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 Lemon Lime?
Lemon Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 92.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
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 Lemon Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.