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PPG Poetic License

PPG1135-1 · #E6E9E3 · LRV 80.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Gray Lake is a 99% match

Poetic License (PPG1135-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 80.6 (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 match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gray Lake (99% match).

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LRV

80.6 · Very light

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1135-1

HEX

#E6E9E3

RGB

230, 233, 227

HSL

90°, 12%, 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. 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 LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 80.6 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.

What is the closest match to Poetic License in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gray Lake (2138-70), 99%; Valspar: White Sash (7004-14), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Green Glimpse (SW 9676), 99%; Glidden: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Swiss Meringue (DEHW04), 98%; Behr: Frothy Surf (BL-W8), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White (HGSW7007), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White (No. 269), 95%. 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 Poetic License?

The HEX code of Poetic License (PPG1135-1) is #E6E9E3, RGB 230, 233, 227. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.