Penelope 1266 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E3E3EB, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #E3E3EB · 1266
Penelope
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Penelope Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3E3EB
RGB227, 227, 235
Estimated LRV77.3
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 Familyoff-white
BrandHirshfield's
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Penelope
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Water Iris
PPG
#E2E3EB
Close digital match
Natural Beauty
Vista Paint
#E5E5EE
Close digital match
Whisper Violet
Benjamin Moore
#E6E6EE
Close digital match
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
#DFDFE7
Close digital match
Cool Frost
Dunn-Edwards
#E7E6ED
Close digital match
Enigma
Behr
#E4E5EF
Close digital match
Star Light
Valspar
#E7E6EB
Close digital match
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
#DFDCE5
Similar digital color
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
#DDDCE9
Similar digital color
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
Similar digital color
Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Penelope
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Penelope from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Penelope are Water Iris by PPG (a close digital match), Natural Beauty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Whisper Violet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Penelope
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Penelope's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.