Poetic License 1135-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4E8E1, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Lake from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4E8E1 · 1135-1
Poetic License
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Poetic License in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poetic License in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPoetic License
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGray Lake
Gray Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Ariel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Glimpse
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Ariel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Angel Touch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wind Chill
Behr
Nearly identical
Lightning Bolt
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poetic License
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poetic License
#E4E8E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poetic License
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poetic License 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 Poetic License.
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.
Poetic License — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poetic License have?
Poetic License 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 Poetic License in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poetic License from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poetic License are Gray Lake by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Ariel by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Numero Uno by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poetic License'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 Poetic License?
Poetic License has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.6, 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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Why Poetic License's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.