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Glidden Percale

PPG1083-1 · #F0E8DD · LRV ~81.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Sugar Soap (~100% proximity)

Percale (PPG1083-1) is a warm white from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 81.5 (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 Sugar Soap (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Percale in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

81.5 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1083-1

HEX

#F0E8DD

RGB

240, 232, 221

HSL

35°, 39%, 90%

Family

Whites

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Percale FAQ

What undertone does Percale have?

Percale is a warm white with a moderate 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 Percale?

Percale has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.5 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 Percale in other brands?

PPG: Sugar Soap (PPG1084-1), ~100% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Downy (SW 7002), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Downy (HGSW7002), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Candle White (2164-70), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: French White (DEW311), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Cozy White (3008-10C), ~98% proximity; Behr: Bleached Linen (PPU5-09), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack (No. 302), ~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 Percale?

The HEX code of Percale (PPG1083-1) is #F0E8DD, RGB 240, 232, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.