Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Fluorescent Lime |
| SKU | DE5517 |
| Hex | #BDC233 |
| RGB | 189, 194, 51 |
| HSL | 62°, 58%, 48% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Fluorescent Lime
Fluorescent Lime sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fluorescent Lime is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Fluorescent Lime within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BDC233 in HSL space. Pair Fluorescent Lime with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Fluorescent Lime Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fluorescent Lime from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5517 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fluorescent Lime
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fluorescent Lime is Center Stage (SW 6920) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Center Stage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fluorescent Lime
Behr has no exact twin of Fluorescent Lime. The nearest is Champagne Grape (BIC-41) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Champagne Grape swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fluorescent Lime
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Eccentric Lime (2027-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fluorescent Lime without repainting risk. See the full Eccentric Lime swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fluorescent Lime
At Valspar, the closest color to Fluorescent Lime is Parsley Sprig (6008-8B) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.4 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parsley Sprig swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fluorescent Lime
At Glidden, the closest color to Fluorescent Lime is Bali Bamboo (70YY 51/669) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bali Bamboo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fluorescent Lime
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fluorescent Lime is Hosta Leaf (124-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hosta Leaf swatch →