Glidden Shrinking Violet
PPG1162-5 · #5D84B1 · LRV ~22
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Shrinking Violet (~98% proximity)Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Shrinking Violet (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Shrinking Violet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Shrinking Violet in other brands?
PPG: Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5), ~98% proximity; Behr: Neon Blue (PPU15-06), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Picasso (8001-44E), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Yin Yang (824), ~89% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Genteel Blue (DET589), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.