Lemon Pepper 1216-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBECA7, LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hibiscus from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBECA7 · 1216-4
Lemon Pepper
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lemon Pepper Technical Profile
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Lemon Pepper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Pepper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLemon Pepper
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHibiscus
Hibiscus
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Charm
Behr
Nearly identical
New Willow
Valspar
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Fresh Sprout
Vista Paint
Very similar
Genteel Grape
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shaded Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mini Green
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Envy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Pepper
#EBECA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Pepper 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 Pepper.
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 Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Pepper have?
Lemon Pepper 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 Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Pepper are Hibiscus by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Green Charm by Behr (a near-identical match), Lime Bright by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Pepper'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 Pepper?
Lemon Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Lemon Pepper's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.