Limefrost 90YY 72/390 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DDE698, LRV 74 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apples and Pears from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDE698 · 90YY 72/390
Limefrost
74%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Limefrost Technical Profile
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Limefrost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Limefrost in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLimefrost
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreApples and Pears
Apples and Pears
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Pear
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dried Palm
Behr
Nearly identical
Genteel Grape
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vacation Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Limefrost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Limefrost
#DDE698
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Limefrost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Limefrost 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 Limefrost.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Limefrost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Limefrost have?
Limefrost by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Limefrost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Limefrost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Limefrost are Apples and Pears by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fresh Pear by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fresh Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Limefrost'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 Limefrost?
Limefrost has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Limefrost's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.