Memoir (PPG1220-1) is a warm white from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 85.1 (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 Behr Lychee (98% match).
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LRV
85.1 · Very light
Undertone
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1220-1
HEX
#EEEFDC
RGB
238, 239, 220
HSL
63°, 37%, 90%
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Memoir FAQ
What undertone does Memoir have?
Memoir is a warm 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 Memoir?
Memoir has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85.1 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 Memoir in other brands?
Behr: Lychee (S340-1), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Whispering Rain (DE5533), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Minced Onion (2145-60), 97%; Valspar: Crème de Menthe (8003-28A), 97%; Glidden: Cake Batter (PPG1214-1), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Barely Pear (SW 9666), 96%; Farrow & Ball: White Tie (No. 2002), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tint of Honey (HGSW1187), 94%. 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 Memoir?
The HEX code of Memoir (PPG1220-1) is #EEEFDC, RGB 238, 239, 220. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.