Dainty Lime 126-3DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFEBC9, estimated LRV 79 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earth Happiness from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #DFEBC9 · 126-3DB
Dainty Lime
79%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dainty Lime Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFEBC9
RGB223, 235, 201
Estimated LRV79.3
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 Familygreen
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Dainty Lime
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Earth Happiness
Hirshfield's
#E3EDC8
Close digital match
Birdcage
Kilz
#E4EECE
Close digital match
Crisp Green
Benjamin Moore
#E1EACB
Close digital match
Glory of Spring
Vista Paint
#E6F0CC
Close digital match
Flower Bulb
Dunn-Edwards
#D9E8C9
Close digital match
Lime Sorbet
Valspar
#D8E5C1
Close digital match
Green Power
Behr
#E4EDC7
Close digital match
Sweet Green
PPG
#E6F0CA
Close digital match
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
#D4E7C3
Similar digital color
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
#CDD9C2
Visible digital difference
Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Dainty Lime
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dainty Lime
#DFEBC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85B57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dainty Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dainty 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 Dutch Boy Colors
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Dainty Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dainty Lime have?
Dainty Lime by Dutch Boy 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 Dainty Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dainty Lime are Earth Happiness by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Birdcage by Kilz (a close digital match), Crisp Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dainty 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 Dainty Lime?
Dainty Lime has a estimated lightness value of 79.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dainty Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.