Glidden Shrinking Violet
PPG1162-5 · #5D84B1 · LRV 22
Compare with other brands: PPG Shrinking Violet is a 98% matchShrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 22 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Shrinking Violet (98% match).
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LRV
22 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1162-5
HEX
#5D84B1
RGB
93, 132, 177
HSL
212°, 35%, 53%
Family
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Shrinking Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of Shrinking Violet?
Shrinking Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Shrinking Violet in other brands?
PPG: Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5), 98%; Behr: Neon Blue (PPU15-06), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065), 94%; Valspar: Picasso (8001-44E), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Yin Yang (824), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Genteel Blue (DET589), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 86%. 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 Shrinking Violet?
The HEX code of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is #5D84B1, RGB 93, 132, 177. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.