Glidden Violet Aura
PPG1168-5 · #838BA4 · LRV ~26
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Violet Aura (~100% proximity)Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) is a dark blue from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26 (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 Violet Aura (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Violet Aura in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1168-5
HEX
#838BA4
RGB
131, 139, 164
HSL
225°, 15%, 58%
Family
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Violet Aura FAQ
What undertone does Violet Aura have?
Violet Aura has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Violet Aura?
Violet Aura has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26 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 Violet Aura in other brands?
PPG: Violet Aura (PPG1168-5), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Macaw (8003-48D), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Flower Box (CSP-530), ~93% proximity; Behr: Velvet Curtain (S540-5), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dusty Heather (SW 9073), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: London Fog (DE5920), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~79% 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 Violet Aura?
The HEX code of Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) is #838BA4, RGB 131, 139, 164. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.