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PPG Sweet Illusion

PPG1243-1 · #E1E8ED · LRV ~79.8

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Sweet Illusion (~99% proximity)

Sweet Illusion (PPG1243-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 79.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Sweet Illusion (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Sweet Illusion in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

79.8 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1243-1

HEX

#E1E8ED

RGB

225, 232, 237

HSL

205°, 25%, 91%

Family

Off-whites

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Sweet Illusion FAQ

What undertone does Sweet Illusion have?

Sweet Illusion 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 Sweet Illusion?

Sweet Illusion has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.8 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 Sweet Illusion in other brands?

Glidden: Sweet Illusion (PPG1243-1), ~99% proximity; Behr: Bellflower Blue (M540-1), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Winter Solstice (DE5868), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Moonbeam (4005-7A), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Lily White (2128-70), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sky High (SW 6504), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Icicle (HGSW6238), ~92% 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 Sweet Illusion?

The HEX code of Sweet Illusion (PPG1243-1) is #E1E8ED, RGB 225, 232, 237. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.