PPG Violet Verbena
PPG1169-5 · #898CA3 · LRV 26.7
Compare with other brands: Glidden Violet Verbena is a 100% matchViolet 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
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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.