Lime by Dulux is a mid-tone yellow. Hex: #B7CE0D. RGB: 183, 206, 13. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Pale lime (ΔE 5.2, “close”). Other close matches include Little Greene Pale Lime (ΔE 5.7) and Johnstone's Bioluminous (ΔE 6.7).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale lime (No.12 E 51) | BS 4800 | 5.2 | Similar | — | — |
| Pale Lime (No.3) | Little Greene | 5.7 | Similar | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Bioluminous | Johnstone's | 6.7 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mojo | Johnstone's | 7.1 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Boogie Blast | Johnstone's | 7.7 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Slap Happy | Johnstone's | 7.8 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Pale lime
BS 4800
Similar
ΔE 5.2
Pale Lime
Little Greene
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Bioluminous
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Mojo
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Boogie Blast
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Slap Happy
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Colour neighbourhood
Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Dulux Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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