PPG Jam Session PPG1172-3: Closest tones in 8 brands

Jam Session (PPG1172-3) is a light cool gray from PPG with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 65.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Jam Session (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Jam Session in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

65.4 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1172-3

HEX

#D6D2D9

RGB

214, 210, 217

HSL

274°, 8%, 84%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Jam Session in PPG

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

Violet Whimsey PPG · PPG1174-2 · LRV 69

Frosted Lilac PPG · PPG1173-3 · LRV 65

Glacier Pearl PPG · PPG1169-3 · LRV 65

Little Lilac PPG · PPG1177-2 · LRV 71

Rare Orchid PPG · PPG1169-2 · LRV 71

Balanced PPG · PPG1003-2 · LRV 66

Lavender Haze PPG · PPG1175-3 · LRV 64

Twinkle Blue PPG · PPG1165-2 · LRV 67

Jam Session FAQ

What undertone does Jam Session have?

Jam Session is a light cool gray with a subtle 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 Jam Session?

Jam Session has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 65.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Jam Session in other brands?

Glidden: Jam Session (PPG1172-3), ~98% proximity; Behr: Etude Lilac (N100-2), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Silver Peony (SW 6547), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Silver Peony (HGSW6547), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Winter Gray (2117-60), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Pale Purple (8003-1A), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sparkling Frost (DE6345), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), ~91% 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 Jam Session?

The HEX code of Jam Session (PPG1172-3) is #D6D2D9, RGB 214, 210, 217. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.