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PPG Soft Amethyst

PPG1178-4 · #D0B7CA · LRV 51.5

Compare with other brands: Glidden Soft Amethyst is a 99% match

Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) is a mid-tone purple from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 51.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Soft Amethyst (99% match).

Compare Soft Amethyst with other brands

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LRV

51.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1178-4

HEX

#D0B7CA

RGB

208, 183, 202

HSL

314°, 21%, 77%

Family

Purples

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Soft Amethyst FAQ

What undertone does Soft Amethyst have?

Soft Amethyst has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone 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 Soft Amethyst?

Soft Amethyst has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 51.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Soft Amethyst in other brands?

Glidden: Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4), 99%; Behr: Bedazzled (M110-3), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Antique Heather (DE5975), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Hidden Sanctuary (1375), 93%; Valspar: Lavender Knoll (8002-2C), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Euphoric Lilac (HGSW6835), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), 78%. 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 Soft Amethyst?

The HEX code of Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) is #D0B7CA, RGB 208, 183, 202. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.