Glidden Victorian Plum
PPG1179-6 · #8E6278 · LRV 15.8
Compare with other brands: PPG Victorian Plum is a 98% matchVictorian Plum (PPG1179-6) is a dark red from Glidden. Its LRV is about 15.8 (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 Victorian Plum (98% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Victorian Plum in other brands?
PPG: Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Lazy Afternoon (1378), 91%; Behr: Sophisticated Lilac (M110-6), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Dandy (SW 6284), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Dandy (HGSW6284), 90%; Valspar: Tragic Juliet (T512), 85%; Dunn-Edwards: Rosewine (DE5019), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 69%. 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 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.