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Glidden Smoky Grape

PPG1174-5 · #9B8FA6 · LRV 29.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Smoky Grape is a 99% match

Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) is a dark purple from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 29.4 (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 Smoky Grape (99% match).

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LRV

29.4 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1174-5

HEX

#9B8FA6

RGB

155, 143, 166

HSL

271°, 11%, 61%

Family

Purples

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Smoky Grape FAQ

What undertone does Smoky Grape have?

Smoky Grape has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Smoky Grape?

Smoky Grape has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.4 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 Smoky Grape in other brands?

PPG: Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5), 99%; Behr: Ancestry Violet (S100-4), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (SW 9075), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (HGSW9075), 97%; Valspar: Fields of Provence (V075-4), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Iris Bliss (1383), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Bay Fog (DE5934), 89%; 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 Smoky Grape?

The HEX code of Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) is #9B8FA6, RGB 155, 143, 166. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.