Glidden Violet Whimsey
PPG1174-2 · #DAD6DF · LRV ~68.3
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Violet Whimsey (~99% proximity)Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is a light cool gray from Glidden with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 68.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Violet Whimsey (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
68.3 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1174-2
HEX
#DAD6DF
RGB
218, 214, 223
HSL
267°, 12%, 86%
Family
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Violet Whimsey FAQ
What undertone does Violet Whimsey have?
Violet Whimsey is a light cool gray with a subtle violet undertone, 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 Whimsey?
Violet Whimsey has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 68.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Violet Whimsey in other brands?
PPG: Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2), ~99% proximity; Behr: Misty Lavender (S570-1), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Touch of Gray (2116-60), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Pale Purple (8003-1A), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Inspired Lilac (SW 6820), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Inspired Lilac (HGSW6820), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tranquil Sea (DE5932), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), ~89% 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 Whimsey?
The HEX code of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is #DAD6DF, RGB 218, 214, 223. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.