Iris Isle 1248-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8E5EC, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tentative Dawn from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E5EC · 1248-2
Iris Isle
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Iris Isle Technical Profile
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Iris Isle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Iris Isle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGIris Isle
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTentative Dawn
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
Softened Lilac
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iris Isle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Iris Isle 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 PPG Colors
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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.
Iris Isle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iris Isle have?
Iris Isle by PPG 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 Iris Isle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iris Isle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iris Isle are Tentative Dawn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cool Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lavender Splash by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Iris Isle'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 Iris Isle?
Iris Isle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.3, 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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