PPG Magenta
PPG1050-7 · #9A3C55 · LRV ~10.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Chinaberry (~96% proximity)Magenta (PPG1050-7) is a deep red from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Chinaberry (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Magenta in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Magenta in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Chinaberry (1351), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Magenta (PPG1050-7), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Berry Inspired (DEFD16), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cerise (SW 6580), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cerise (HGSW6580), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Jam Jar (M221), ~87% proximity; Behr: Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~75% 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 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.