PPG Pale Plum PPG1177-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 29

Pale Plum (PPG1177-5) is a dark purple from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 28.6 (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 Pale Plum (98% match).

Compare Pale Plum with other brands

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LRV

28.6 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1177-5

HEX

#A689A3

RGB

166, 137, 163

HSL

306°, 14%, 59%

Family

Purples

Colors similar to Pale Plum in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Palisade Orchid PPG · PPG1178-5 · LRV 31

Violet Eclipse PPG · PPG1176-5 · LRV 28

Smoky Grape PPG · PPG1174-5 · LRV 30

Heather Glen PPG · PPG17-08 · LRV 31

Luscious Lilac PPG · PPG18-07 · LRV 32

Ashberry PPG · PPG1179-5 · LRV 34

Purple Surf PPG · PPG1173-5 · LRV 31

French Violet PPG · PPG1175-5 · LRV 29

Pale Plum FAQ

What undertone does Pale Plum have?

Pale Plum has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark purple. 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 Pale Plum?

Pale Plum has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.6 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 Pale Plum in other brands?

Glidden: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Radiant Lilac (SW 0074), 96%; Behr: Aged To Perfection (M100-4), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Carolina Plum (1384), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), 90%; Valspar: Pink Plumeria (P002), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Grapevine (DET408), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 75%. 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 Pale Plum?

The HEX code of Pale Plum (PPG1177-5) is #A689A3, RGB 166, 137, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.