Milkweed 1121-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3E8D9, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spinach White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E3E8D9 · 1121-1
Milkweed
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Milkweed Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3E8D9
RGB227, 232, 217
Estimated LRV79.1
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 Familygreen
BrandPPG
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#E4E8DA
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#E2E9D9
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Pale Oak Grove
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#DEE4D5
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Grey White
RAL
#E7EBDA
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Silken Pine
Benjamin Moore
#E1E4D5
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December Forest
Dunn-Edwards
#E0E8DB
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Hyde Park
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#DFE5D3
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Light Bamboo
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#E7EEDD
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Celadon Vase
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#DBE1D2
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Just About Green
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#E2E7D3
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Colors That Work With Milkweed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkweed
#E3E8D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkweed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkweed 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
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Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 Milkweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed are Spinach White by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Alpine Frost by Behr (a close digital match), Pale Oak Grove by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Milkweed'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 Milkweed?
Milkweed has a estimated lightness value of 79.1, 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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