Water Iris 1170-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2E3EB, estimated 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.
PPG · #E2E3EB · 1170-1
Water Iris
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Water Iris Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2E3EB
RGB226, 227, 235
Estimated LRV77.1
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Penelope
Hirshfield's
#E3E3EB
Close digital match
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
#E1E2E9
Close digital match
Edge of Dawn
Vista Paint
#E4E6EE
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Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
#DFDFE7
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Enigma
Behr
#E4E5EF
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Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
#DEE1E9
Close digital match
Rising Star
Valspar
#DCDDE4
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Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#D8DDE6
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#E4E8EC
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Sizing
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#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Water Iris
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Water Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Iris are Penelope by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Nosegay by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sweet Flower by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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