PPG Mermaid Tears
PPG1217-4 · #E0E2A9 · LRV ~73.1
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Lemon Fennel (~95% proximity)Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) is a light yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 73.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Lemon Fennel (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Mermaid Tears in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Mermaid Tears in other brands?
Valspar: Lemon Fennel (M248), ~95% proximity; Behr: Tonic (P360-3), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Awareness (PPG1117-2), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Breath of Spring (DE5478), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Sour Apple (401), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Springtime (SW 6708), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Springtime (HGSW6708), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~83% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.