Lemon Pepper 1216-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBECA7, estimated 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.
PPG · #EBECA7 · 1216-4
Lemon Pepper
80%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lemon Pepper Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBECA7
RGB235, 236, 167
Estimated LRV80.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Lemon Pepper
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lemon Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Pepper are Hibiscus by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Green Charm by Behr (a close digital match), Lime Bright by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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