Wedge of Lime by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Wedge of Lime

79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Wedge of Lime DE5549 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E1ECA5, LRV 79 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Green Grape from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wedge of Lime Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1ECA5
RGB225, 236, 165
LRV78.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Wedge of Lime in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Wedge of Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsWedge of Lime
Nearly identical
BehrPale Green Grape

Pale Green Grape

Behr

Nearly identical

Fresh Sprout

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Neon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

High Hopes

PPG

Nearly identical

Sprout .05

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Genteel Grape

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Hog Plum

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Fresh Pear

Valspar

Very similar

Envy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sassy Lime

Kilz

Very similar

Gleeful

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wedge of Lime

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wedge of Lime

#E1ECA5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8DC171

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wedge of Lime

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dried Palm

Complement

Lilac Rose

Wedge of Lime Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Tara's Drapes

Pop

Sunny Disposition

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Spring Garden

Pop

Purple Pride

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Dive In

Pop

Kinetic Energy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Wedge of Lime.

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Dunn-Edwards · DE5556

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Breath of Spring

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#E9E1A7

Leaf Bud

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Olive Oil

Dunn-Edwards · DE5506

#E2DCAB

Shaded Sun

Dunn-Edwards · DE5471

#F3EBA5

Bamboo Mat

Dunn-Edwards · DE5457

#E5DA9F

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

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Eagle Rock

Behr · S-H-730

#46472D

Shallow Valley

Valspar · 6011-9

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White Wing

Kilz · LJ260

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Muslin White

PPG · 82YY 85/038

#F1EFE7

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

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Wedge of Lime — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wedge of Lime have?
Wedge of Lime by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wedge of Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wedge of Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wedge of Lime are Pale Green Grape by Behr (a near-identical match), Dried Palm by Behr (a near-identical match), Fresh Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wedge of 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 Wedge of Lime?
Wedge of Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.7, 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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