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Glidden Shy Violet

PPG1177-3 · #D6C7D6 · LRV ~60

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Shy Violet (~99% proximity)

Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) is a light purple from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 60 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Shy Violet (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Shy Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

60 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1177-3

HEX

#D6C7D6

RGB

214, 199, 214

HSL

300°, 15%, 81%

Family

Purples

Colors similar to Shy Violet in Glidden

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Shy Violet FAQ

What undertone does Shy Violet have?

Shy Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a light purple, 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 Shy Violet?

Shy Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60 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 Shy Violet in other brands?

PPG: Shy Violet (PPG1177-3), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Easter Ribbon (1381), ~99% proximity; Valspar: My Mona (V075-2), ~97% proximity; Behr: Seedless Grape (M100-2), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Enchant (SW 6555), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Enchant (HGSW6555), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Antique Heather (DE5975), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), ~87% 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 Shy Violet?

The HEX code of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) is #D6C7D6, RGB 214, 199, 214. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.