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Ref. #DFE3D0 · 1122-2

Lime Wash

75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Lime Wash 1122-2 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFE3D0, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Celadon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lime Wash Technical Profile

HEX Code#DFE3D0
RGB223, 227, 208
LRV75.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG

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Lime Wash in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lime Wash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGLime Wash
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSweet Celadon

Sweet Celadon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mystical Mist

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Folly

Behr

Nearly identical

Just About Green

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Parisian Mist

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sea Mint Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Celadon Vase

Kilz

Nearly identical

Gratifying Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Grey White

RAL

Nearly identical

Green Tea

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Bisque .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pale Powder

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lime Wash

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lime Wash

#DFE3D0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#90AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lime Wash

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Garden Pebble

Complement

Glacier Pearl

Lime Wash Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Rustling Leaves

Pop

Woolen Mittens

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Rich Navy

Pop

Blue Calico

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Lime Wash.

Pale Pistachio

PPG · 10GY 74/087

#DFE2D2

Light Chervil

PPG · 10GY 76/144

#E0E7CC

Elegant Lace

PPG · 60YY 74/072

#E5E0D3

Misty China Rain Green

PPG · 30GY 73/053

#DDE0D7

Meeting House White

PPG · 50YY 74/069

#E6E0D4

Antique White

PPG · 40YY 83/043

#E1DACA

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Golf Course

Dunn-Edwards · DE5601

#5A9E4B

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy · 229-4DB

#90BC8A

Pale Jade

Dunn-Edwards · DE5681

#A2EBD8

Silent Breath

Dunn-Edwards · DE5714

#E9F1EC

Country Mist

Behr · 480E-1

#E0FAE9

Comforting Green

Behr · S400-2

#D6F4D1

Lime Wash — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lime Wash have?
Lime Wash by PPG has a neutral 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 Wash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lime Wash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Wash are Sweet Celadon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mystical Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Folly by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lime Wash'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 Wash?
Lime Wash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.2, 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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