Limited Lime 1217-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EAECB9, estimated LRV 81 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gleeful from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EAECB9 · 1217-2
Limited Lime
81%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Limited Lime Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAECB9
RGB234, 236, 185
Estimated LRV81.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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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Compare alternatives to Limited Lime
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gleeful
Valspar
#E9EBB5
Close digital match
Mini Green
Kilz
#EBEDB6
Close digital match
Lemon Twist
Benjamin Moore
#EDF1BB
Close digital match
Green Mist
Vista Paint
#E5EBB8
Close digital match
Green Mist
Hirshfield's
#E4EAB9
Close digital match
Perfect Pear
Dunn-Edwards
#E9E8BB
Close digital match
May Apple
Behr
#F2F4C4
Close digital match
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
#E1E8B2
Close digital match
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
#E9E5B3
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Leaf .07
Colorhouse
#DDE5A9
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Colors That Work With Limited Lime
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Limited Lime
#EAECB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96BC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Limited Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Limited Lime 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 Limited Lime.
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Limited Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Limited Lime have?
Limited Lime by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Limited Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Limited Lime are Gleeful by Valspar (a close digital match), Mini Green by Kilz (a close digital match), Grasshopper by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Limited Lime'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 Limited Lime?
Limited Lime has a estimated lightness value of 81.0, 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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