PPG Violet Eclipse
PPG1176-5 · #A487AC · LRV ~28.2
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Violet Eclipse (~99% proximity)Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5) is a dark purple from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.2 (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 Violet Eclipse (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Violet Eclipse in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.2 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1176-5
HEX
#A487AC
RGB
164, 135, 172
HSL
287°, 18%, 60%
Family
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Violet Eclipse FAQ
What is the LRV of Violet Eclipse?
Violet Eclipse has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.2 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 Violet Eclipse in other brands?
Glidden: Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (SW 6837), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), ~95% proximity; Behr: Celeb City (M570-5), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Gleeful Joy (1001-3C), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Naples Sunset (1391), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ode to Purple (DE5962), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~65% 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 Violet Eclipse?
The HEX code of Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5) is #A487AC, RGB 164, 135, 172. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.