PPG French Violet
PPG1175-5 · #998EB4 · LRV 29.4
Compare with other brands: Glidden French Violet is a 99% matchFrench Violet (PPG1175-5) is a dark purple from PPG. Its LRV is about 29.4 (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 French Violet (99% match).
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LRV
29.4 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1175-5
HEX
#998EB4
RGB
153, 142, 180
HSL
257°, 20%, 63%
Family
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French Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of French Violet?
French Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.4 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 French Violet in other brands?
Glidden: French Violet (PPG1175-5), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Snugglepuss (1405), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), 94%; Valspar: Iris Blossom (1001-5C), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Grape Gatsby (DE5948), 90%; Behr: Celeb City (M570-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 68%. 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 French Violet?
The HEX code of French Violet (PPG1175-5) is #998EB4, RGB 153, 142, 180. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.