PPG Shrinking Violet
PPG1162-5 · #5B83B2 · LRV ~21.7
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Neon Blue (~98% proximity)Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Neon Blue (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Shrinking Violet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
21.7 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1162-5
HEX
#5B83B2
RGB
91, 131, 178
HSL
212°, 36%, 53%
Family
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Shrinking Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of Shrinking Violet?
Shrinking Violet has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Shrinking Violet in other brands?
Behr: Neon Blue (PPU15-06), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Picasso (8001-44E), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Waterloo (CSP-555), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), ~87% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Genteel Blue (DET589), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~84% 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 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.