Glidden Pale Plum
PPG1177-5 · #A489A3 · LRV ~28.4
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Pale Plum (~98% proximity)Pale Plum (PPG1177-5) is a dark purple from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Pale Plum (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Pale Plum in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.4 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1177-5
HEX
#A489A3
RGB
164, 137, 163
HSL
302°, 13%, 59%
Family
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Pale Plum FAQ
What undertone does Pale Plum have?
Pale Plum has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Pale Plum?
Pale Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.4 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Pale Plum in other brands?
PPG: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Radiant Lilac (SW 0074), ~97% proximity; Behr: Aged To Perfection (M100-4), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Carolina Plum (1384), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Fields of Provence (V075-4), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grapevine (DET408), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~76% 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 Pale Plum?
The HEX code of Pale Plum (PPG1177-5) is #A489A3, RGB 164, 137, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.