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PPG Water Chestnut

PPG1078-2 · #E8E1D6 · LRV 75.9

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Crisp Muslin is a 99% match

Water Chestnut (PPG1078-2) is a warm off-white from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 75.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Crisp Muslin (99% match).

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LRV

75.9 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1078-2

HEX

#E8E1D6

RGB

232, 225, 214

HSL

37°, 28%, 87%

Family

Off-whites

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Water Chestnut FAQ

What undertone does Water Chestnut have?

Water Chestnut is a warm off-white with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 Water Chestnut?

Water Chestnut has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Water Chestnut in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Crisp Muslin (DE6212), 99%; Glidden: Water Chestnut (PPG1078-2), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: White Heron (SW 7627), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Etiquette (AF-50), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Porcelain (HGSW0053), 98%; Valspar: Wispy White (7006-1), 98%; Behr: Shoelace (OR-W13), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Slipper Satin (No. 2004), 97%. 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 Water Chestnut?

The HEX code of Water Chestnut (PPG1078-2) is #E8E1D6, RGB 232, 225, 214. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.