Mermaid Tears 1217-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9E6A6, estimated LRV 74 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sprout .05 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D9E6A6 · 1217-4
Mermaid Tears
74%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mermaid Tears Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9E6A6
RGB217, 230, 166
Estimated LRV74.1
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 Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Mermaid Tears
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mermaid Tears
#D9E6A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BBB77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mermaid Tears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mermaid Tears 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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Mermaid Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mermaid Tears have?
Mermaid Tears by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Mermaid Tears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mermaid Tears are Sprout .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Leaf .07 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Neon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mermaid Tears'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 Mermaid Tears?
Mermaid Tears has a estimated lightness value of 74.1, 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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