Milkweed 1121-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3E8D9, 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.
Ref. #E3E8D9 · 1121-1
Milkweed
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milkweed Technical Profile
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Milkweed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milkweed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMilkweed
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSpinach White
Spinach White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alpine Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Oak Grove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Nearly identical
Silken Pine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
December Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hyde Park
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Bamboo
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Celadon Vase
Kilz
Nearly identical
Just About Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkweed
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Milkweed.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Milkweed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milkweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed are Spinach White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Alpine Frost by Behr (a near-identical match), Pale Oak Grove by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkweed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.