PPG Violet Shadow PPG1170-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 66

Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) is a light blue from PPG with a moderate violet undertone. Its LRV is about 65.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Violet Shadow (99% match).

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LRV

65.6 · Light

Undertone

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1170-3

HEX

#D1D3E1

RGB

209, 211, 225

HSL

233°, 21%, 85%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Violet Shadow in PPG

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

Debonaire PPG · PPG10-18 · LRV 63

Lavender Haze PPG · PPG1175-3 · LRV 64

Sweet Emily PPG · PPG1245-3 · LRV 64

Glacier Pearl PPG · PPG1169-3 · LRV 65

Frosted Lilac PPG · PPG1173-3 · LRV 65

Twinkle Blue PPG · PPG1165-2 · LRV 67

Pale Violet PPG · PPG1168-3 · LRV 60

Misty Violet PPG · PPG1247-3 · LRV 69

Violet Shadow FAQ

What undertone does Violet Shadow have?

Violet Shadow is a light blue with a moderate 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 Shadow?

Violet Shadow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 65.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Violet Shadow in other brands?

Glidden: Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Tranquil Sea (DE5932), 98%; Valspar: Daybreak Beckons (8003-48A), 98%; Behr: Lavender Memory (M550-2), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Celestia Blue (1429), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Breathtaking (SW 6814), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Inspired Lilac (HGSW6820), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), 88%. 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 Shadow?

The HEX code of Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) is #D1D3E1, RGB 209, 211, 225. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.