Poetic Light BWC-21 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E6E7E3, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quick Silver from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E6E7E3 · BWC-21
Poetic Light
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Poetic Light Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6E7E3
RGB230, 231, 227
Estimated LRV79.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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#E7E7E3
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#E5E7E4
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Pegasus
PPG
#E8E9E4
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Swiss Meringue
Dunn-Edwards
#E8E9E4
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Bleached Slate
Valspar
#E8E9E4
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Ice Cube
Sherwin-Williams
#E3E4E1
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Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
#E8E8E5
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Alaska
Kilz
#E5E5DF
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White
Dutch Boy
#EEEFEA
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Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Poetic Light
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poetic Light
#E6E7E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poetic Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poetic Light Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Poetic Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poetic Light have?
Poetic Light by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Poetic Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poetic Light are Quick Silver by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pure White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mountainscape by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Poetic Light's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Poetic Light?
Poetic Light has a estimated lightness value of 79.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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