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PPG Lime Meringue

PPG1222-1 · #E6EBD7 · LRV ~81.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Appalachian Green (~99% proximity)

Lime Meringue (PPG1222-1) is a cool white from PPG with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 81.1 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Appalachian Green (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Lime Meringue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

81.1 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1222-1

HEX

#E6EBD7

RGB

230, 235, 215

HSL

75°, 33%, 88%

Family

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Lime Meringue FAQ

What undertone does Lime Meringue have?

Lime Meringue is a cool white with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Lime Meringue?

Lime Meringue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Lime Meringue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Appalachian Green (852), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Lime Meringue (PPG1222-1), ~98% proximity; Behr: Grass Root (M350-1), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Green Tea (DEW355), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Green Mist (6005-9A), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gratifying Green (HGSW6435), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: White Tie (No. 2002), ~93% 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 Lime Meringue?

The HEX code of Lime Meringue (PPG1222-1) is #E6EBD7, RGB 230, 235, 215. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.