Lime Meringue 1222-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6ECD6, LRV 82 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Turtle Dove from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6ECD6 · 1222-1
Lime Meringue
82%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Meringue Technical Profile
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Lime Meringue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lime Meringue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLime Meringue
Nearly identical
BehrTurtle Dove
Turtle Dove
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Seedling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colleen Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colleen Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Forest Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fragile Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Bamboo
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Gratifying Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Meringue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Meringue
#E6ECD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Meringue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Meringue 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 Lime Meringue.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lime Meringue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Meringue have?
Lime Meringue by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lime Meringue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lime Meringue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Meringue are Turtle Dove by Behr (a near-identical match), Desert Seedling by Valspar (a near-identical match), Appalachian Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lime Meringue'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 Lime Meringue?
Lime Meringue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.7, 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 Lime Meringue's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.