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PPG Paints Lime Green (PPG1222-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Lime Green (PPG1222-5)
Hex Color Code: #AEC571
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 197, 113)
CMYK Values*: 11.7%, 0.0%, 42.6%, 22.7%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Lime Green (PPG1222-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Lime Green (PPG1222-5)?

Lime Green (PPG1222-5) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lime Green (PPG1222-5) is #AEC571, and the RGB color code is RGB(174, 197, 113).

In the RGB color model, Lime Green (PPG1222-5) has a red value of 174, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 42.6% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 76.4° (degrees), 42.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lime Green (PPG1222-5) has a hue of 76.4° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) is cool or warm?

The color Lime Green (PPG1222-5) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Lime Green (PPG1222-5)?

Lime Green (PPG1222-5) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Lime Green (PPG1222-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 50 puts PPG Paints Lime Green (PPG1222-5) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 197, 113)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.68%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
42.64%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(76.43deg, 42.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
76.43°
Saturation
42.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 121, 49)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
121 (47.6%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
76.43°
Saturation
42.64 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 76.43°

W: 44.31 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 40.4

Y : 50.12

Z : 23.17

YXY

Y1 : 50.12

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 22.75%

Y : 55.69%


LRV

~ 50.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.7GY 7.5/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 76.14

A : -21.23

B : 39.47

CIE-Lch

L : 76.14

C : 44.82

H : 118.27

CIE-Luv

L : 76.14

U : -10.2

V : 54.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.8

A : -22.03

B : 30.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Lime Green (PPG1222-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Lime Green (PPG1222-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to Pantone PMS


#A9C47F
PANTONE 577 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7492 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 2284 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
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PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to British Standard 4800


#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Lime Green (PPG1222-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Lime Green (PPG1222-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to PPG Paints


#B6C876
Fern Glow (PPG17-27)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
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Floral Bouquet (PPG1117-4)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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Be Spontaneous (PPG1221-6)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to Benjamin Moore


#ACC774
Stem Green (2029-40)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#A5C667
Springhill Green (412)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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Blooming Grove (413)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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Fresh Grass (426)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to Valspar


#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Greenscape (6005-10A)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#ADB977
Green Curry (V021-2)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
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Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to Sherwin Williams


#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
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Dancing Green (SW 6716)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
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Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


Behr


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to Behr


#A6BC7B
Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
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Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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Gleeful (P380-5)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lime Green (PPG1222-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#AFD77F
Wasabi (DE 5578)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
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Cabbage Patch (DE 5579)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
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Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Lime Green (PPG1222-5) - #AEC571 Color Images and Patterns


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