April Showers 1118-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DADEB5, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clean Air from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DADEB5 · 1118-2
April Showers
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
April Showers Technical Profile
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April Showers in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to April Showers in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGApril Showers
Nearly identical
Vista PaintClean Air
Clean Air
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lime Granita
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warren Acres
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Celery Stick
Kilz
Nearly identical
Windmill
Behr
Nearly identical
Timid Absinthe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Seawind
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Trailing Vine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample April Showers in your own space before committing.
What colors match April Showers from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to April Showers are Clean Air by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Clean Air by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lime Granita by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting April Showers'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 April Showers?
April Showers has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, 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 April Showers's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.