Fresh Lemonade 1216-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECE678, LRV 76 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pineapple Crush from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECE678 · 1216-5
Fresh Lemonade
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fresh Lemonade Technical Profile
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Fresh Lemonade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Lemonade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFresh Lemonade
Nearly identical
BehrPineapple Crush
Pineapple Crush
Behr
Nearly identical
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Ripe Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bold Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Limelight
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wild Daffodil
Valspar
Very similar
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Lemonade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Lemonade
#ECE678
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EC76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Lemonade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Lemonade 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 Fresh Lemonade.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Lemonade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Lemonade have?
Fresh Lemonade 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 Fresh Lemonade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Lemonade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Lemonade are Pineapple Crush by Behr (a near-identical match), Liming by Kilz (a very close match), Starfruit by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fresh Lemonade'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 Fresh Lemonade?
Fresh Lemonade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.8, 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 Fresh Lemonade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.