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PPG Water Iris

PPG1170-1 · #E2E3EC · LRV 77.2

Compare with other brands: Behr White Lavender is a 99% match

Water Iris (PPG1170-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 77.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr White Lavender (99% match).

Compare Water Iris with other brands

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LRV

77.2 · Light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1170-1

HEX

#E2E3EC

RGB

226, 227, 236

HSL

234°, 21%, 91%

Family

Off-whites

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Water Iris FAQ

What undertone does Water Iris have?

Water Iris is a cool off-white with a subtle blue 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 Water Iris?

Water Iris has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 77.2 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 Iris in other brands?

Behr: White Lavender (M550-1), 99%; Glidden: Water Iris (PPG1170-1), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Icy Lavender (DE5924), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Whisper Violet (2070-70), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), 96%; Valspar: Sueded Gray (M239), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Elation (SW 6827), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Elation (HGSW6827), 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 Water Iris?

The HEX code of Water Iris (PPG1170-1) is #E2E3EC, RGB 226, 227, 236. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.