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Benjamin Moore Gray Lake

2138-70 · #E5E9E3 · LRV 80.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Poetic License is a 99% match

Gray Lake (2138-70) is a cool off-white from Benjamin Moore with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 80.5 (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 match in another brand is PPG Poetic License (99% match).

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LRV

80.5 · Very light

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2138-70

HEX

#E5E9E3

RGB

229, 233, 227

HSL

100°, 12%, 90%

Family

Off-whites

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Gray Lake FAQ

What undertone does Gray Lake have?

Gray Lake is a cool off-white with a subtle green undertone. 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 Gray Lake?

Gray Lake has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 80.5 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.

What is the closest match to Gray Lake in other brands?

PPG: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), 99%; Glidden: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), 99%; Valspar: White Sash (7004-14), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Green Glimpse (SW 9676), 99%; Behr: Frothy Surf (BL-W8), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Lightning Bolt (DE6295), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White (HGSW7007), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White (No. 269), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gray Lake?

The HEX code of Gray Lake (2138-70) is #E5E9E3, RGB 229, 233, 227. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.