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PPG Magic Spell

PPG1173-7 · #544F66 · LRV ~8.4

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Magic Spell (~100% proximity)

Magic Spell (PPG1173-7) is a deep purple from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.4 (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 Magic Spell (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Magic Spell in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1173-7

HEX

#544F66

RGB

84, 79, 102

HSL

253°, 13%, 35%

Family

Purples

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Magic Spell FAQ

What undertone does Magic Spell have?

Magic Spell 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 Magic Spell?

Magic Spell has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.4 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 Magic Spell in other brands?

Glidden: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Legendary Purple (DE5930), ~95% proximity; Behr: Muscat Grape (M560-7), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Approaching Storm (CSP-535), ~92% proximity; Valspar: When Worlds Collide (8003-48F), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Ripe Berry (SW 9689), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~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 Magic Spell?

The HEX code of Magic Spell (PPG1173-7) is #544F66, RGB 84, 79, 102. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.