Lime Sorbet 1225-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BEE5BE, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honeydew from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEE5BE · 1225-4
Lime Sorbet
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Sorbet Technical Profile
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Lime Sorbet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lime Sorbet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLime Sorbet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHoneydew
Honeydew
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ponds Edge
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Sigh
Valspar
Nearly identical
Althorp Park
Vista Paint
Very similar
Polished Jade
Kilz
Very similar
Graceful Flower
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Margarita
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kiss of Mint
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Green
RAL
Very similar
Kiwi
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lime Sorbet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Sorbet
#BEE5BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB399
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Sorbet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Sorbet 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 Sorbet.
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 Sorbet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Sorbet have?
Lime Sorbet 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 Sorbet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lime Sorbet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Sorbet are Honeydew by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ponds Edge by Behr (a near-identical match), Summer Sigh by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lime Sorbet'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 Sorbet?
Lime Sorbet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.7, 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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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 Sorbet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.