Limelight DE5516 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D0D34D, LRV 61 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flower Power from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0D34D · DE5516
Limelight
61%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Limelight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Limelight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLimelight
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFlower Power
Flower Power
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Freshen Up Lime
PPG
Nearly identical
Tangy Dill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Midori
Behr
Very similar
Wow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hoppy Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Center Stage
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Limelight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Limelight
#D0D34D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Limelight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Limelight 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 Limelight.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Limelight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Limelight have?
Limelight 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 Limelight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Limelight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Limelight are Flower Power by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Granny by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Freshen Up Lime by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Limelight'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 Limelight?
Limelight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.5, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Limelight's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.