Glidden Purple Rain
PPG1174-6 · #736A86 · LRV 15.7
Compare with other brands: PPG Purple Rain is a 100% matchPurple Rain (PPG1174-6) is a dark purple from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 15.7 (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 Purple Rain (100% match).
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LRV
15.7 · Dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1174-6
HEX
#736A86
RGB
115, 106, 134
HSL
259°, 12%, 47%
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Purple Rain FAQ
What undertone does Purple Rain have?
Purple Rain 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 Purple Rain?
Purple Rain has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.7 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 Purple Rain in other brands?
PPG: Purple Rain (PPG1174-6), 100%; Sherwin-Williams: Wood Violet (SW 6557), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wood Violet (HGSW6557), 95%; Behr: New Orleans (S570-6), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Purple Gumball (DE5950), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Pinot Grigio Grape (CSP-460), 90%; Valspar: Shadow Mountain (8003-48E), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 79%. 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 Rain?
The HEX code of Purple Rain (PPG1174-6) is #736A86, RGB 115, 106, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.