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PPG Shrinking Violet

PPG1162-5 · #5B83B2 · LRV 21.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Neon Blue is a 98% match

Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is a dark blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 21.7 (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 Behr Neon Blue (98% match).

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LRV

21.7 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1162-5

HEX

#5B83B2

RGB

91, 131, 178

HSL

212°, 36%, 53%

Family

Blues

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Shrinking Violet FAQ

What is the LRV of Shrinking Violet?

Shrinking Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.7 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 Shrinking Violet in other brands?

Behr: Neon Blue (PPU15-06), 98%; Glidden: Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5), 98%; Valspar: Picasso (8001-44E), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Waterloo (CSP-555), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 87%; Dunn-Edwards: Genteel Blue (DET589), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 84%. 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 Shrinking Violet?

The HEX code of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is #5B83B2, RGB 91, 131, 178. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.