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Benjamin Moore Gray Lake
2138-70 · #E5E9E3 · LRV ~80.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Poetic License (~99% proximity)Gray Lake (2138-70) is a cool off-white from Benjamin Moore with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is PPG Poetic License (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Gray Lake in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
80.5 · Very light
Undertone (estimated)
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
2138-70
HEX
#E5E9E3
RGB
229, 233, 227
HSL
100°, 12%, 90%
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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, 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 Gray Lake?
Gray Lake has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Gray Lake in other brands?
PPG: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), ~99% proximity; Valspar: White Sash (7004-14), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Green Glimpse (SW 9676), ~99% proximity; Behr: Frothy Surf (BL-W8), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Lightning Bolt (DE6295), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White (HGSW7007), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White (No. 269), ~95% 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 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.