Glidden Awakening
PPG18-05 · #BB9E9B · LRV 37.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Awakening is a 98% matchAwakening (PPG18-05) is a mid-tone pink from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 37.4 (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 Awakening (98% match).
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LRV
37.4 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG18-05
HEX
#BB9E9B
RGB
187, 158, 155
HSL
6°, 19%, 67%
Family
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Awakening FAQ
What undertone does Awakening have?
Awakening has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone pink. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Awakening?
Awakening has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.4 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 Awakening in other brands?
PPG: Awakening (PPG18-05), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose (SW 6024), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose (HGSW6024), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Sandblast (2103-50), 97%; Valspar: Lychee Berry (P075), 93%; Behr: Plum Taupe (N130-4), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Hazelnut (DE6032), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), 90%. 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 Awakening?
The HEX code of Awakening (PPG18-05) is #BB9E9B, RGB 187, 158, 155. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.