PPG Purple Rain
PPG1174-6 · #736A86 · LRV ~15.7
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Purple Rain (~100% proximity)Purple Rain (PPG1174-6) is a dark purple from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.7 (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 Purple Rain (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Purple Rain in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1174-6
HEX
#736A86
RGB
115, 106, 134
HSL
259°, 12%, 47%
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Purple Rain FAQ
What undertone does Purple Rain have?
Purple Rain 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 Purple Rain?
Purple Rain has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.7 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 Purple Rain in other brands?
Glidden: Purple Rain (PPG1174-6), ~100% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Wood Violet (SW 6557), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wood Violet (HGSW6557), ~95% proximity; Behr: New Orleans (S570-6), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Purple Gumball (DE5950), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Pinot Grigio Grape (CSP-460), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Shadow Mountain (8003-48E), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~79% 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 Purple Rain?
The HEX code of Purple Rain (PPG1174-6) is #736A86, RGB 115, 106, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.