Limited Lime 1217-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EAECB9, 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.
Ref. #EAECB9 · 1217-2
Limited Lime
81%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Limited Lime Technical Profile
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Limited Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Limited Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLimited Lime
Nearly identical
ValsparGleeful
Gleeful
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mini Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Perfect Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
May Apple
Behr
Nearly identical
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Limited Lime
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
Pure 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.
More yellow colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Limited Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Limited Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Limited Lime are Gleeful by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mini Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Grasshopper by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Limited Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.