Ref. #E6ECD6 · 1222-1
Lime Meringue
82%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Meringue Technical Profile
What color is Lime Meringue? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E6ECD6. Colors similar to Lime Meringue include Behr Turtle Dove, Valspar Desert Seedling, Benjamin Moore Appalachian Green. Lime Meringue has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Lime Meringue reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Lime Meringue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Fragile Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Lime Meringue from other brands?
The closest matches are Turtle Dove by Behr (#E4EBD5), Desert Seedling by Valspar (#E9EFD9), Appalachian Green by Benjamin Moore (#E8EEDA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lime Meringue?
Lime Meringue has an LRV of 81.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Lime Meringue's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.