Passionate Pause 1220-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDEFCB, estimated 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.
PPG · #EDEFCB · 1220-2
Passionate Pause
84%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Passionate Pause Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDEFCB
RGB237, 239, 203
Estimated LRV84.0
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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#EFF1CD
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Sheer Green
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#EDF0CE
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Elfin Magic
Hirshfield's
#EEEECA
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Proper Temperature
Behr
#EEEDC8
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Mint Ice Cream
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#EAEBC3
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Lime Ricky
Benjamin Moore
#F2F4CB
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Tinted Mint
Dunn-Edwards
#E3E7C4
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#EBE9C8
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#DCE1B8
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Colors That Work With Passionate Pause
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Passionate Pause from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Passionate Pause are Soft Shamrock by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Chipper Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sheer Green by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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