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Behr Poetic Light

BWC-21 · #E2DED8 · LRV ~73.4

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Eider White (~100% proximity)

Poetic Light (BWC-21) is a warm off-white from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 73.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Eider White (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Poetic Light in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

73.4 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

BWC-21

HEX

#E2DED8

RGB

226, 222, 216

HSL

36°, 15%, 87%

Family

Off-whites

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Poetic Light FAQ

What undertone does Poetic Light have?

Poetic Light is a warm off-white with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Poetic Light?

Poetic Light has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 73.4 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 Poetic Light in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Eider White (SW 7014), ~100% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Eider White (HGSW7014), ~100% proximity; PPG: Shark (PPG1006-2), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Seagull (PPG14-03), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Ballroom Belle (7001-9), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: White Winged Dove (1457), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Great White (No. 2006), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Winter's Edge (DESS40), ~96% 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 Poetic Light?

The HEX code of Poetic Light (BWC-21) is #E2DED8, RGB 226, 222, 216. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.