PPG French Violet
PPG1175-5 · #998EB4 · LRV ~29.4
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden French Violet (~99% proximity)French Violet (PPG1175-5) is a dark purple from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.4 (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 French Violet (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to French Violet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to French Violet in other brands?
Glidden: French Violet (PPG1175-5), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Snugglepuss (1405), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Iris Blossom (1001-5C), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grape Gatsby (DE5948), ~90% proximity; Behr: Celeb City (M570-5), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~68% 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 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.