PPG Blackberry
PPG1172-7 · #4A4353 · LRV 6.1
Compare with other brands: Glidden Blackberry is a 99% matchBlackberry (PPG1172-7) is a deep purple from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Blackberry (99% match). Also sold as PPG13-21.
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LRV
6.1 · Very dark
Undertone
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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Blackberry in other brands?
Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Nightshade (DET407), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 95%; Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Plum Royale (2070-20), 93%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 87%. 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 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.