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NCS Code

S 1020-G50Y

Color Name

Pale Lime

Family

green

HEX

#D0E8A8

RGB

rgb(208,232,168)

Blackness

10%

Chroma

20%

Whiteness

70%

Light fresh lime.

Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Creates an enveloping sense of space that shapes how a room feels from the moment you enter.

Best Rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways

Design Tip: Pair with natural materials — linen, wood, stone — to bring out the color's true warmth or coolness.

Light-to-mid tone — balances openness with a sense of warmth and definition.

Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.

Quick Usage Tips

  • Excellent for ceilings — keeps rooms feeling open and airy.
  • Use as an accent wall or on a single surface for maximum impact.

Neutral Pairings

Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Natural undertone that reads grounded and organic. For S 1020-G50Y, undertones are typically pronounced at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte in living areas, eggshell for wipeable zones.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin on joinery and millwork.
  • Interior note: Strong for kitchens, feature joinery, and nature-led schemes.

What color is S 1020-G50Y?

S 1020-G50Y is a light green tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#D0E8A8 / rgb(208,232,168)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.

Lighting behavior

  • North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
  • In low natural light, it stays readable without feeling too heavy.
  • Warm evening light amplifies its chroma, making undertones more visible.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Good for trims and doors; blends especially well near vegetation.

Do pair with

stone surfaceslinen textilesmuted off-whites

Avoid

yellow-heavy lighting onlyhighly orange neighboring finishes

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 1020-G50Y balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

stone surfaceslinen texturesoff-white ceilings

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Pale Lime

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#C0F0D4

#AACCAA

#889066

Pale Mint

Celery

Olive Light

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#E3E8E0

#FFFFFF

#F5B5C8

#FFCCD9

Cool Light Gray

Pure White

Rose Pink

Pale Rose

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#90BA84

#F5E89A

#A8DDBA

#FFF0A0

Pistachio

Soft Gold

Soft Mint

Buttercup

Where to Buy

Order S 1020-G50Y from trusted paint suppliers

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