PPG Violet Verbena PPG1169-5: Closest tones in 8 brands

Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) is a dark blue from PPG with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.7 (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 Glidden Violet Verbena (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Violet Verbena in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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 brand, 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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Violet Verbena in other brands?

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