Penelope 1266 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E3E3EB, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Iris from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3E3EB · 1266
Penelope
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Penelope in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Penelope in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPenelope
Nearly identical
PPGWater Iris
Water Iris
PPG
Nearly identical
Natural Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whisper Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Enigma
Behr
Nearly identical
Star Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Penelope
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Penelope
#E3E3EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Penelope
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Penelope 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Penelope.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Penelope — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Penelope have?
Penelope by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Penelope in your own space before committing.
What colors match Penelope from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Penelope are Water Iris by PPG (a near-identical match), Natural Beauty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Whisper Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Penelope'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 Penelope?
Penelope has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Penelope's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.