Lemon Grass 86YY 77/295 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E7EAB0, LRV 79 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gleeful from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7EAB0 · 86YY 77/295
Lemon Grass
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lemon Grass Technical Profile
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Lemon Grass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Grass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLemon Grass
Nearly identical
ValsparGleeful
Gleeful
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mini Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sparkling Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Envy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Champagne Cocktail
Behr
Nearly identical
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Grass
#E7EAB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Grass 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 Lemon Grass.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Grass have?
Lemon Grass 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 Lemon Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Grass are Gleeful by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mini Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sparkling Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Grass'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 Lemon Grass?
Lemon Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.0, 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 Lemon Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.