PPG Plum Shade
PPG1173-6 · #79738B · LRV ~18.2
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Plum Shade (~99% proximity)Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is a dark purple from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Plum Shade (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Plum Shade in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
18.2 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1173-6
HEX
#79738B
RGB
121, 115, 139
HSL
255°, 9%, 50%
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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, 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 Plum Shade?
Plum Shade has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Plum Shade in other brands?
Glidden: Plum Shade (PPG1173-6), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (SW 6550), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (HGSW6550), ~96% proximity; Behr: Royal Fortune (S560-5), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: French Violet (CC-960), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Intrigue (DE5928), ~89% proximity; Valspar: Shadow Mountain (8003-48E), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~80% 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 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.