Glidden Magenta
PPG1050-7 · #953D55 · LRV 10.4
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Berry Inspired is a 97% matchMagenta (PPG1050-7) is a deep red from Glidden. Its LRV is about 10.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Berry Inspired (97% match).
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LRV
10.4 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1050-7
HEX
#953D55
RGB
149, 61, 85
HSL
344°, 42%, 41%
Family
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Magenta FAQ
What is the LRV of Magenta?
Magenta has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Magenta in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Berry Inspired (DEFD16), 97%; PPG: Magenta (PPG1050-7), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Night Flower (1344), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Cerise (SW 6580), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cerise (HGSW6580), 87%; Behr: Glitterati (P120-7), 85%; Valspar: Baked Bahama (1006-3A), 84%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 74%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Magenta?
The HEX code of Magenta (PPG1050-7) is #953D55, RGB 149, 61, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.