Glidden Purple Surf
PPG1173-5 · #9B95A9 · LRV 31.3
Compare with other brands: PPG Purple Surf is a 99% matchPurple Surf (PPG1173-5) is a mid-tone purple from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 31.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Purple Surf (99% match).
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LRV
31.3 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1173-5
HEX
#9B95A9
RGB
155, 149, 169
HSL
258°, 10%, 62%
Family
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Purple Surf FAQ
What undertone does Purple Surf have?
Purple Surf has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple. 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 Purple Surf?
Purple Surf has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Purple Surf in other brands?
PPG: Purple Surf (PPG1173-5), 99%; Behr: Night Music (S570-4), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Bay Fog (DE5934), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet (SW 6549), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet (HGSW6549), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Faded Violet (CSP-455), 92%; Valspar: Native Lilac (4001-4A), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 81%. 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 Purple Surf?
The HEX code of Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) is #9B95A9, RGB 155, 149, 169. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.