Limelight Yellow 70YY 77/207 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDE6BE, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beacon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EDE6BE · 70YY 77/207
Limelight Yellow
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Limelight Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDE6BE
RGB237, 230, 190
Estimated LRV78.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Beacon
Valspar
#EDE8C1
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Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
#F0E9BE
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Lime Seed
Dutch Boy
#EFE6C0
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Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F2EAC3
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Yellow Wax Pepper
Behr
#EDE4B9
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Limesicle
Dunn-Edwards
#F2EABF
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Bermuda Son
Vista Paint
#F0E9BD
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Stanhope Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#E7E1BA
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Lemon Ice
Kilz
#F1ECC9
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colorhouse
#FEF2C2
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Colors That Work With Limelight Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Limelight Yellow
#EDE6BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Limelight Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Limelight Yellow 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
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Limelight Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Limelight Yellow have?
Limelight Yellow by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Limelight Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Limelight Yellow are Beacon by Valspar (a close digital match), Bermuda Son by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lime Seed by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Limelight Yellow'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 Limelight Yellow?
Limelight Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 78.3, 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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