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Glidden Soft Amethyst

PPG1178-4 · #CFB7C9 · LRV 51.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Soft Amethyst is a 99% match

Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) is a mid-tone purple from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 51.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Soft Amethyst (99% match).

Compare Soft Amethyst with other brands

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LRV

51.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1178-4

HEX

#CFB7C9

RGB

207, 183, 201

HSL

315°, 20%, 76%

Family

Purples

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Soft Amethyst FAQ

What undertone does Soft Amethyst have?

Soft Amethyst has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone 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 Soft Amethyst?

Soft Amethyst has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 51.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Soft Amethyst in other brands?

PPG: Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4), 99%; Behr: Bedazzled (M110-3), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Antique Heather (DE5975), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Hidden Sanctuary (1375), 94%; Valspar: Lavender Knoll (8002-2C), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Delightful (SW 6289), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mauve Finery (HGSW6282), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), 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 Soft Amethyst?

The HEX code of Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) is #CFB7C9, RGB 207, 183, 201. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.