Gray Lake 2138-70 is a white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E5E9E3, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poetic License from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E5E9E3 · 2138-70
Gray Lake
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gray Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5E9E3
RGB229, 233, 227
Estimated LRV80.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familywhite
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Poetic License
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#E4E8E1
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#E5EAE5
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Green Glimpse
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#E7EAE3
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Water Spirit
Vista Paint
#E8ECE6
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Frothy Surf
Behr
#E7EBE6
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Sweet Ariel
Hirshfield's
#E5EAE3
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Lightning Bolt
Dunn-Edwards
#E5EBE6
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Glacial Hue
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#E7EDE5
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#E8EEEA
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#DFE3E0
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Colors That Work With Gray Lake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Lake
#E5E9E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Lake Room Palettes
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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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Gray Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Lake have?
Gray Lake by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the 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 Gray Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Lake are Poetic License by PPG (a close digital match), Ivy Shadow by Valspar (a close digital match), Green Glimpse by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gray Lake'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 Gray Lake?
Gray Lake has a estimated lightness value of 80.5, 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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