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Iris Isle

79%LRV Value
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Iris Isle Technical Profile

What color is Iris Isle? It's a light warm off-white with the hex code #E8E5EC. Colors similar to Iris Isle include Vista Paint Tentative Dawn, Dunn-Edwards Cool Frost, Vista Paint Lavender Splash. Iris Isle has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Iris Isle reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Iris Isle pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#E8E5EC
RGB232, 229, 236
LRV79.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Iris Isle

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Tentative Dawn

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cool Frost

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

White Bud

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Whisper Violet

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Star Light

Valspar

Nearly identical

Frosty Morning

Behr

Nearly identical

Elation

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Colorado Dawn

Kilz

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Iris Isle

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Iris Isle

#E8E5EC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AA85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Iris Isle

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Easter Bunny

Complement

Trellis

Iris Isle Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Positively Purple

Pop

Mulberry Bush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Pageant Pansy

Pop

Tangled Twine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Oakmoss

Pop

Funky Frog

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Iris Isle.

Winter Morn

PPG · 1172-2

#EAE8EC

Arctic Dawn

PPG · 1167-1

#E3E5E8

Abyss

PPG · 1244-1

#DFE6EA

Silver Feather

PPG · 1002-1

#EDEBE7

Ice Castles

PPG · 1153-1

#E8EFEC

Aria

PPG · 1001-2

#E3E4E2

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.

Lavender Pizzazz

Vista Paint · C-1285

#E7E0E2

Frostine

Benjamin Moore · AF-5

#EFF2EC

Imagine .01

Colorhouse · Imagine-01

#F8FAF8

Cool Frost

Dunn-Edwards · DE5931

#E7E6ED

Campfire Ash

Behr · N320-1

#DFE4D8

Felicity

Vista Paint · C-522

#E7E5DE

Iris Isle — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Iris Isle have?
Iris Isle by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Iris Isle from other brands?
The closest matches are Tentative Dawn by Vista Paint (#E4E2EA), Cool Frost by Dunn-Edwards (#E7E6ED), Lavender Splash by Vista Paint (#ECE7EE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Iris Isle?
Iris Isle has an LRV of 79.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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