Pearl installed — a backsplash finished with this tile. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
PorcelainPearl
White-Cool
Measured surface color #c9bfb1, averaging #bab09d.
Flat surfaces read as one solid tone; heavily patterned ones vary piece to piece, so we lay them out with you before we cut. Browse other cream porcelain with clear veining →
- Style fluted
- Color cool white
- tile-to-tile variation V2
What kind of tile is Pearl?
We stock Pearl as porcelain in a fluted shape, 7X16. It reads white-cool. The recommended grout colors are arctic white **based on custom building products - grout solutions. It comes as mesh-backed mosaic sheet, which sets faster than loose pieces. Porcelain is ceramic fired denser and harder, so it absorbs almost no water and holds a cut edge around an outlet.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Pearl is made in a single size, 7X16. That makes layout simple — what you see in the sample is the module you get across the whole wall.
- 7X16
Planning the wall
What Pearl works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 7×16 | 13 | 2.5 ft |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
One size, 7×16: roughly 13 pieces per 10 square feet, with 2.5 linear feet of joint per square foot.
7×16 is large-format — any edge of 15 inches or more — and large-format tile needs a flatter wall than small tile does, so we check the wall before we quote it.
Counts are before cuts — outlets, window returns and the ends of a run all take pieces. The install itself, from wall prep to caulk, is on our backsplash installation page.
Where it works
The applications this surface is actually rated for.
Its maker rates Pearl for flooring — all of it at commercial duty.
Rated for
- Flooring — residential and commercial
Pearl or Charcoal?
Pearl and Charcoal are easy to confuse on a sample board: they share the same material, collection, style, glaze type, shade-variation rating, certifications and size. What separates them:
- Measured off each swatch, Pearl reads #C9BFB1 (light, warm) and Charcoal reads #7E7672 (mid, essentially neutral), so Pearl sits lighter than Charcoal on the wall.
What to expect once it is installed
The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.
Shade variation: V2 — slight variation
Clearly the same tile throughout, with small differences in tone between pieces. Most people never notice it once it is grouted.
Certifications
This one carries Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified.
What to put next to it
Built from the color we measured off Pearl itself, not from its name.
Forget the name for a moment. The swatch measures #C9BFB1 — light and warm — which puts it nearest Greige in our pairing data. It reads as a neutral, so it will sit behind whatever else you choose instead of competing with it.
Cabinets
- Pure White — walls one step warmer than the cabinets so the white reads crisp. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out classic
Countertop
- White Veined (Marble-Look) — Greige keeps the veined white from feeling icy — the counter reads like linen instead of a showroom slab, and fingerprints vanish into the warmth.. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out current
Hardware
- Warm Brass / Satin Gold — Brass pulls the hidden taupe out of greige, and as the lacquer softens over the years the pulls just look more collected, never tarnished.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast current
Flooring
- Natural / White Oak — Greige and natural oak share the same beige undertone, so the cabinets seem to grow out of the floor — a quiet trick that makes small kitchens feel seamless.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast solid
More to compare
Other backsplash tiles that sit close to Pearl.
Questions about Pearl
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Pearl?
Pearl comes in one size, 7X16. One module across the whole wall keeps the layout simple — what you approve in the sample is what you get.
Where can I use Pearl?
Its maker rates it for flooring. We hold to that rating when we quote — installing outside it is how a warranty claim gets denied.
Will the tiles match the sample I saw?
Pearl is rated V2 — slight variation. Clearly the same tile throughout, with small differences in tone that most people stop noticing once it is grouted.
What color is Pearl, really?
We measured its own swatch at #C9BFB1 — light and warm. It sits close to neutral, so it takes direction from the cabinets rather than fighting them. Names are marketing; that number is what the camera saw.
Does Pearl need sealing?
No. Porcelain is vitrified almost to zero water absorption. The tile itself never needs sealing; cement grout still benefits from it.
Pearl installed
5 photographs of this tile in finished rooms — scroll the rail, tap any shot to zoom.
Close up
Swatches
Tiles that look like Pearl
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Pearl specifications
- Available size7X16
Rated for Flooring
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