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PPG Water Iris

PPG1170-1 · #E2E3EC · LRV ~77.2

Closest tone in another brand: Behr White Lavender (~99% proximity)

Water Iris (PPG1170-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 77.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr White Lavender (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Water Iris in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

77.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Water Iris?

Water Iris has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Water Iris in other brands?

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