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Ref. #E4E6EA · 1171-2

Little Dipper

79%LRV Value
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Little Dipper Technical Profile

What color is Little Dipper? It's a light cool white with the hex code #E4E6EA. Colors similar to Little Dipper include Vista Paint Flower Girl, Dunn-Edwards Silver City, Benjamin Moore Heaven. Little Dipper has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Little Dipper reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a cool neutral, Little Dipper pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.

HEX Code#E4E6EA
RGB228, 230, 234
LRV79.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familywhite
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Little Dipper

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

Flower Girl

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Silver City

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Heaven

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Inverness

Kilz

Nearly identical

Fading Fog

Behr

Nearly identical

Opalescent

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mais Oui

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wind Blown

Hirshfield's

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Little Dipper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Little Dipper

#E4E6EA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8B85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Little Dipper

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Silver City

Complement

Bleached Slate

Little Dipper 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

Grape Popsicle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Zephyr

Pop

Crushed Cinnamon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Bigfoot

Pop

Golden Field

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Little Dipper.

Arctic Dawn

PPG · 1167-1

#E3E5E8

Abyss

PPG · 1244-1

#DFE6EA

Winter Morn

PPG · 1172-2

#EAE8EC

Elusive Blue

PPG · 1163-1

#DDE4E8

Aria

PPG · 1001-2

#E3E4E2

Ice Castles

PPG · 1153-1

#E8EFEC

More white colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Baby's Breath

Benjamin Moore · 873

#EBEDE9

Ivory Keys

Valspar · 8007-4A

#F7F4EB

Fading Fog

Behr · PR-W7

#E4E6E8

Petal Smoke

Valspar · 8007-12G

#E4DED7

Tell Me a Secret

Valspar · 8007-2B

#F0F3F0

White Violet

Benjamin Moore · 1408

#EAECE7

Little Dipper — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Little Dipper have?
Little Dipper by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the white color family.
What colors match Little Dipper from other brands?
The closest matches are Flower Girl by Vista Paint (#E4E6E9), Silver City by Dunn-Edwards (#E3E5E8), Heaven by Benjamin Moore (#E2E3E6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Little Dipper?
Little Dipper has an LRV of 79.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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