PPG Imperial Purple
PPG1175-7 · #534B77 · LRV ~8.2
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Imperial Purple (~98% proximity)Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) is a deep purple from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.2 (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 Imperial Purple (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Imperial Purple in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
8.2 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1175-7
HEX
#534B77
RGB
83, 75, 119
HSL
251°, 23%, 38%
Family
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Imperial Purple FAQ
What is the LRV of Imperial Purple?
Imperial Purple has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.2 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 Imperial Purple in other brands?
Glidden: Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Fully Purple (SW 6983), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Izmir Purple (HGSW6825), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grand Purple (DEA141), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mauve Bauhaus (1407), ~90% proximity; Behr: Purple Prince (P550-7), ~88% proximity; Valspar: Velvet Beret (1001-3A), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~59% 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 Imperial Purple?
The HEX code of Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) is #534B77, RGB 83, 75, 119. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.