PPG Blackberry
PPG1172-7 · #4A4353 · LRV ~6.1
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blackberry (~99% proximity)Blackberry (PPG1172-7) is a deep purple from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Blackberry (~99% proximity). Also sold as PPG13-21.
Closest tone to Blackberry in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.1 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1172-7
HEX
#4A4353
RGB
74, 67, 83
HSL
266°, 11%, 29%
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Blackberry FAQ
What undertone does Blackberry have?
Blackberry has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple, 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 Blackberry?
Blackberry has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blackberry in other brands?
Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Nightshade (DET407), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Plum Royale (2070-20), ~93% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~87% 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 Blackberry?
The HEX code of Blackberry (PPG1172-7) is #4A4353, RGB 74, 67, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.