April Showers 1118-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DADEB5, estimated 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.
PPG · #DADEB5 · 1118-2
April Showers
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
April Showers Technical Profile
HEX Code#DADEB5
RGB218, 222, 181
Estimated LRV70.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to April Showers
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#D8DDB4
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#D8DDB6
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#DCE1B8
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Warren Acres
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#D8DBAE
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#D5D8B0
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#D6DEB7
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Colors That Work With April Showers
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match April Showers from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to April Showers are Clean Air by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Clean Air by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lime Granita by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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