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Glidden Pale Plum

PPG1177-5 · #A489A3 · LRV 28.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Pale Plum is a 98% match

Pale Plum (PPG1177-5) is a dark purple from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 28.4 (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 Pale Plum (98% match).

Compare Pale Plum with other brands

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LRV

28.4 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1177-5

HEX

#A489A3

RGB

164, 137, 163

HSL

302°, 13%, 59%

Family

Purples

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Pale Plum in other brands?

PPG: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Radiant Lilac (SW 0074), 97%; Behr: Aged To Perfection (M100-4), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Carolina Plum (1384), 93%; Valspar: Fields of Provence (V075-4), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Grapevine (DET408), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 76%. 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 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.