PPG Violet Aura PPG1168-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 26

Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) is a dark blue from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 26 (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 Glidden Violet Aura (100% match).

Compare Violet Aura with other brands

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LRV

26 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1168-5

HEX

#838BA4

RGB

131, 139, 164

HSL

225°, 15%, 58%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Violet Aura in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Violet Verbena PPG · PPG1169-5 · LRV 27

Blueberry Muffin PPG · PPG1164-5 · LRV 27

Evening Hush PPG · PPG1165-5 · LRV 26

Prophetic Sea PPG · PPG1042-5 · LRV 26

Cotton Flannel PPG · PPG1171-5 · LRV 29

Acceleration PPG · PPG10-21 · LRV 28

Silver Blueberry PPG · PPG1163-5 · LRV 21

Fresh Lavender PPG · PPG1170-5 · LRV 29

Violet Aura FAQ

What undertone does Violet Aura have?

Violet Aura has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Violet Aura?

Violet Aura has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26 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 Violet Aura in other brands?

Glidden: Violet Aura (PPG1168-5), 100%; Valspar: Macaw (8003-48D), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Flower Box (CSP-530), 93%; Behr: Velvet Curtain (S540-5), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Dusty Heather (SW 9073), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: London Fog (DE5920), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 79%. 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 Violet Aura?

The HEX code of Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) is #838BA4, RGB 131, 139, 164. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.