ComparisonComparisonPPG 1222-5 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6717, ΔE 6.59 apart
PPG Lime Green (1222-5) and Sherwin-Williams Lime Rickey (SW 6717) measure a delta-E of 6.59 apart. Lime Green is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lime Green holds more color, chroma 44.8 against 41.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Lime Green reads as a yellow-green at hue angle 118.3 degrees, Lime Rickey as a yellow at 111.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lime Rickey depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 45.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Lime Green and Sherwin-Williams Lime Rickey are delta-E 6.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Lime Green and Sherwin-Williams Lime Rickey is delta-E 6.59.
PPG Lime Green is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Lime Rickey by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Lime Green carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Lime Rickey - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lime Green | Lime Rickey | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1222-5 | SW 6717 |
| Hex | #AEC571 | #AFB96A |
| Light reflectance | 48.0 | 45.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow |
| Chroma | 44.8 | 41.8 |
| Hue angle | 118.3° | 111.9° |
| Color family | green | yellow |