PPG Violet Verbena PPG1169-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 27

Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) is a dark blue from PPG with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 26.7 (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 Glidden Violet Verbena (100% match).

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LRV

26.7 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1169-5

HEX

#898CA3

RGB

137, 140, 163

HSL

233°, 12%, 59%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Violet Verbena in PPG

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

Violet Aura PPG · PPG1168-5 · LRV 26

Cotton Flannel PPG · PPG1171-5 · LRV 29

Blueberry Muffin PPG · PPG1164-5 · LRV 27

Prophetic Sea PPG · PPG1042-5 · LRV 26

Evening Hush PPG · PPG1165-5 · LRV 26

Purple Surf PPG · PPG1173-5 · LRV 31

Smoky Grape PPG · PPG1174-5 · LRV 30

Tin Lizzie PPG · PPG1172-5 · LRV 27

Violet Verbena FAQ

What undertone does Violet Verbena have?

Violet Verbena is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone. 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 Verbena?

Violet Verbena has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.7 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 Violet Verbena in other brands?

Glidden: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), 100%; Valspar: Macaw (8003-48D), 95%; Behr: Camelot (S550-4), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Dusty Heather (SW 9073), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Faded Violet (CSP-455), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: London Fog (DE5920), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 81%. 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 Verbena?

The HEX code of Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) is #898CA3, RGB 137, 140, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.