Pearl 1087-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFE5D9, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French White from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EFE5D9 · 1087-2
Pearl
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pearl Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFE5D9
RGB239, 229, 217
Estimated LRV79.4
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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French White
Dunn-Edwards
#F1E7DB
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Champagne White
Kilz
#EEE3D6
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Ballet White
Behr
#F2E7DA
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White Meadow
Vista Paint
#F1E8DD
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Riviera Dune
Valspar
#EBE2D7
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Candle White
Benjamin Moore
#F3E9DE
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Fresh Linen
Hirshfield's
#ECE2D4
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Porcelain
Sherwin-Williams
#E9E0D5
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Almond Milk
Dutch Boy
#E8DED3
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Dimity
Farrow & Ball
#EEE3D3
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Colors That Work With Pearl
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl
#EFE5D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl 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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Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl have?
Pearl by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Pearl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl are French White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Champagne White by Kilz (a close digital match), Ballet White by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pearl'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 Pearl?
Pearl has a estimated lightness value of 79.4, 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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