Gray Lake 2138-70 is a white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E5E9E3, 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.
Ref. #E5E9E3 · 2138-70
Gray Lake
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Gray Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGray Lake
Nearly identical
PPGPoetic License
Poetic License
PPG
Nearly identical
Ivy Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Glimpse
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Water Spirit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frothy Surf
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Ariel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lightning Bolt
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Lake
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
Pure 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
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gray Lake.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gray Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Lake are Poetic License by PPG (a near-identical match), Ivy Shadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Green Glimpse by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Gray Lake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.