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Glidden Poetic License

PPG1135-1 · #E4E8E1 · LRV ~79.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Gray Lake (~99% proximity)

Poetic License (PPG1135-1) is a cool off-white from Glidden with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 79.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gray Lake (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Poetic License in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

79.6 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1135-1

HEX

#E4E8E1

RGB

228, 232, 225

HSL

94°, 13%, 90%

Family

Off-whites

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Poetic License FAQ

What undertone does Poetic License have?

Poetic License 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 Poetic License?

Poetic License has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.6 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 License in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gray Lake (2138-70), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Jasmine Rice (T667), ~99% proximity; PPG: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Green Glimpse (SW 9676), ~98% proximity; Behr: Canyon Wind (BL-W12), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Lightning Bolt (DE6295), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White (HGSW7007), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), ~94% 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 License?

The HEX code of Poetic License (PPG1135-1) is #E4E8E1, RGB 228, 232, 225. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.