Lime Seed 124-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EFE6C0, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lily from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #EFE6C0 · 124-1DB
Lime Seed
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lime Seed Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFE6C0
RGB239, 230, 192
Estimated LRV78.8
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#F3E8C2
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#F3EAC2
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#EDE5BC
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Pale Maize
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#F3E7C1
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Yellow Wax Pepper
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#EDE4B9
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#F2EABF
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#F0E9BE
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French Sonnet
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#F1E4BF
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Colors That Work With Lime Seed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Seed
#EFE6C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Seed 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
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Lime Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Seed have?
Lime Seed by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Lime Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Seed are Lily by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pineapple Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Yellow Iris by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lime Seed'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 Lime Seed?
Lime Seed has a estimated lightness value of 78.8, 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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