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April Showers
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
April Showers Technical Profile
What color is April Showers? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DADEB5. Colors similar to April Showers include Vista Paint Clean Air, Hirshfield's Clean Air, Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita. April Showers has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, April Showers reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs April Showers reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to April Showers
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With April Showers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
April Showers
#DADEB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for April Showers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
April Showers 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to April Showers.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
April Showers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does April Showers have?
April Showers by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match April Showers from other brands?
The closest matches are Clean Air by Vista Paint (#D8DDB4), Clean Air by Hirshfield's (#D8DDB6), Lime Granita by Sherwin-Williams (#DCE1B8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of April Showers?
April Showers has an LRV of 70.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why April Showers's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.