Glidden Victorian Plum
PPG1179-6 · #8E6278 · LRV ~15.8
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Victorian Plum (~98% proximity)Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) is a dark red from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.8 (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 Victorian Plum (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Victorian Plum in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.8 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1179-6
HEX
#8E6278
RGB
142, 98, 120
HSL
330°, 18%, 47%
Family
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Victorian Plum FAQ
What is the LRV of Victorian Plum?
Victorian Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.8 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 Victorian Plum in other brands?
PPG: Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Lazy Afternoon (1378), ~91% proximity; Behr: Sophisticated Lilac (M110-6), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Dandy (SW 6284), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Dandy (HGSW6284), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Tragic Juliet (T512), ~85% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rosewine (DE5019), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~69% 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 Victorian Plum?
The HEX code of Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) is #8E6278, RGB 142, 98, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.