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PPG Plum Shade

PPG1173-6 · #79738B · LRV 18.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Plum Shade is a 99% match

Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is a dark purple from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 18.2 (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 Plum Shade (99% match).

Compare Plum Shade with other brands

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LRV

18.2 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1173-6

HEX

#79738B

RGB

121, 115, 139

HSL

255°, 9%, 50%

Family

Purples

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Plum Shade FAQ

What undertone does Plum Shade have?

Plum Shade has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Plum Shade?

Plum Shade has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.2 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 Plum Shade in other brands?

Glidden: Plum Shade (PPG1173-6), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (SW 6550), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (HGSW6550), 96%; Behr: Royal Fortune (S560-5), 92%; Benjamin Moore: French Violet (CC-960), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Intrigue (DE5928), 89%; Valspar: Shadow Mountain (8003-48E), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 80%. 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 Plum Shade?

The HEX code of Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is #79738B, RGB 121, 115, 139. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.