PPG Mermaid Tears
PPG1217-4 · #E0E2A9 · LRV 73.1
Compare with other brands: Valspar Lemon Fennel is a 95% matchMermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) is a light yellow from PPG. Its LRV is about 73.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Lemon Fennel (95% match).
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LRV
73.1 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1217-4
HEX
#E0E2A9
RGB
224, 226, 169
HSL
62°, 50%, 77%
Family
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Mermaid Tears FAQ
What is the LRV of Mermaid Tears?
Mermaid Tears has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 73.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to Mermaid Tears in other brands?
Valspar: Lemon Fennel (M248), 95%; Behr: Tonic (P360-3), 93%; Glidden: Awareness (PPG1117-2), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Breath of Spring (DE5478), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Sour Apple (401), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Springtime (SW 6708), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Springtime (HGSW6708), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Mermaid Tears?
The HEX code of Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) is #E0E2A9, RGB 224, 226, 169. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.