Water Iris 1170-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2E3EB, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Penelope from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2E3EB · 1170-1
Water Iris
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Water Iris Technical Profile
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Water Iris in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Iris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWater Iris
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPenelope
Penelope
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Edge of Dawn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Enigma
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rising Star
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Inverness
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Iris
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Iris
#E2E3EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9485AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Iris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Iris 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 Water Iris.
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.
Water Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Iris have?
Water Iris 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 Water Iris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Iris are Penelope by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Nosegay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Flower by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water Iris'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 Water Iris?
Water Iris has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Water Iris's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.