Passionate Pause 1220-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDEFCB, LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Shamrock from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDEFCB · 1220-2
Passionate Pause
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Passionate Pause Technical Profile
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Passionate Pause in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Passionate Pause in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPassionate Pause
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSoft Shamrock
Soft Shamrock
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sheer Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elfin Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Proper Temperature
Behr
Nearly identical
Mint Ice Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lime Ricky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tinted Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iced Lemonade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Lime Granita
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Passionate Pause
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Passionate Pause
#EDEFCB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95B979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Passionate Pause
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Passionate Pause 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
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Passionate Pause — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Passionate Pause have?
Passionate Pause 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 Passionate Pause in your own space before committing.
What colors match Passionate Pause from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Passionate Pause are Soft Shamrock by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chipper Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sheer Green by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Passionate Pause'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 Passionate Pause?
Passionate Pause has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.0, 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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Why Passionate Pause's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.