PPG Magenta
PPG1050-7 · #9A3C55 · LRV 10.8
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Chinaberry is a 96% matchMagenta (PPG1050-7) is a deep red from PPG. Its LRV is about 10.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Chinaberry (96% match).
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LRV
10.8 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1050-7
HEX
#9A3C55
RGB
154, 60, 85
HSL
344°, 44%, 42%
Family
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Magenta FAQ
What is the LRV of Magenta?
Magenta has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Magenta in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Chinaberry (1351), 96%; Glidden: Magenta (PPG1050-7), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Berry Inspired (DEFD16), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Cerise (SW 6580), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cerise (HGSW6580), 91%; Valspar: Jam Jar (M221), 87%; Behr: Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 75%. 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 Magenta?
The HEX code of Magenta (PPG1050-7) is #9A3C55, RGB 154, 60, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.