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.
Ref. #E1ECA5 · DE5549
Wedge of Lime
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wedge of Lime Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Wedge of Lime 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wedge of Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.