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Poetic License

80%LRV Value
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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.

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Poetic License Technical Profile

HEX Code#E4E8E1
RGB228, 232, 225
LRV79.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Just About White

Complement

Cold Morning

Poetic License Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Afternoon Martini Olive

Pop

Parachute

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Dark Stormy Sky Green

Pop

Bell Heather

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Royal Hyacinth

Pop

Royal Lilac

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Poetic License.

Stone White

PPG · 30GY 76/017

#E3E2E1

Silver Streak

PPG · 50BG 76/023

#E0E3E6

Morning Hush White

PPG · 30GY 83/043

#EAECE5

Mountain Mist

PPG · 10GY 83/050

#ECECE3

Skater'S Pond

PPG · 72BG 75/023

#DEE1E5

Horseradish

PPG · 1086-1

#EEEADD

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.

Nuance

Sherwin-Williams · 7049

#E2E0D6

Bunny Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2124-50

#D7DCDD

Marilyn's Dress

Benjamin Moore · 2125-60

#E1E5E5

Mellow Blue

Hirshfield's · 0468

#D7E2DD

Silver Charm

Behr · PPL-65

#D9DCDB

Cool Reflection

Behr · PPL-36

#EAF0EB

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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