PPG Purple Basil
PPG1046-7 · #5D4450 · LRV ~7
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Purple Basil (~99% proximity)Purple Basil (PPG1046-7) is a deep red from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Purple Basil (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Purple Basil in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1046-7
HEX
#5D4450
RGB
93, 68, 80
HSL
331°, 16%, 32%
Family
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Purple Basil FAQ
What undertone does Purple Basil have?
Purple Basil has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Purple Basil?
Purple Basil has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Purple Basil in other brands?
Glidden: Purple Basil (PPG1046-7), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grapes of Wrath (DET409), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Plummy Rouge (8003-2G), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Chambourd (AF-645), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~90% proximity; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blackberry (SW 7577), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mature Grape (HGSW6286), ~88% 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 Purple Basil?
The HEX code of Purple Basil (PPG1046-7) is #5D4450, RGB 93, 68, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.