Dainty Lime 126-3DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFEBC9, 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.
Ref. #DFEBC9 · 126-3DB
Dainty Lime
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dainty Lime Technical Profile
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Dainty Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dainty Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDainty Lime
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sEarth Happiness
Earth Happiness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Birdcage
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crisp Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glory of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flower Bulb
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lime Sorbet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Power
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Oyster White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dainty Lime
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
Pure 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
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Dainty Lime.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dainty Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dainty Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dainty Lime are Earth Happiness by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Birdcage by Kilz (a near-identical match), Crisp Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.