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PPG Milkweed

PPG1121-1 · #E3E8DA · LRV ~79.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (~99% proximity)

Milkweed (PPG1121-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 79.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Milkweed in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

79.1 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1121-1

HEX

#E3E8DA

RGB

227, 232, 218

HSL

81°, 23%, 88%

Family

Off-whites

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Milkweed FAQ

What undertone does Milkweed have?

Milkweed is a cool off-white with a moderate 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 Milkweed?

Milkweed has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.1 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 Milkweed in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Spinach White (SW 6434), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Milkweed (PPG1121-1), ~99% proximity; Behr: Sounds Of Nature (S390-1), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: December Forest (DE5652), ~98% proximity; Valspar: New Baby Smell (T657), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dewdrop (CC-608), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: James White (No. 2010), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ethereal White (HGSW6182), ~93% 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 Milkweed?

The HEX code of Milkweed (PPG1121-1) is #E3E8DA, RGB 227, 232, 218. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.