Sweet Illusion 1243-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E0E8EC, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Pear from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E0E8EC · 1243-1
Sweet Illusion
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Illusion Technical Profile
HEX Code#E0E8EC
RGB224, 232, 236
Estimated LRV79.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Mountain Pear
Valspar
#E0E9ED
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Script White
Behr
#DFE8ED
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Sizing
Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
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June Breeze
Vista Paint
#E1E8EA
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Pearl City
Dunn-Edwards
#DCE4E9
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Lil' Snowflake
Dutch Boy
#E4EAED
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Lily White
Benjamin Moore
#E4EAEC
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Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
#DDE3E7
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White Majestic
Kilz
#DFE7EE
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Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
#D7E1E5
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Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Colors That Work With Sweet Illusion
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Illusion
#E0E8EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Illusion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Illusion 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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Sweet Illusion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Illusion have?
Sweet Illusion 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 Sweet Illusion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Illusion are Mountain Pear by Valspar (a close digital match), Script White by Behr (a close digital match), Sizing by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Illusion'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 Sweet Illusion?
Sweet Illusion has a estimated lightness value 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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