Awareness 1117-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3EBB1, LRV 79 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sparkling Spring from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3EBB1 · 1117-2
Awareness
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Awareness Technical Profile
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Awareness in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Awareness in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAwareness
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSparkling Spring
Sparkling Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sour Apple
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Envy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Gleeful
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mini Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pale Green Grape
Behr
Very similar
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Awareness
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Awareness
#E3EBB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FBD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Awareness
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Awareness 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 Awareness.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Awareness — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Awareness have?
Awareness 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 Awareness in your own space before committing.
What colors match Awareness from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Awareness are Sparkling Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sour Apple by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Envy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Awareness'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 Awareness?
Awareness has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.9, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Awareness's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.