Paint · PPG · Purples

PPG Royal Plum

PPG1178-7 · #674160 · LRV 7.5

Compare with other brands: Glidden Royal Plum is a 98% match

Royal Plum (PPG1178-7) is a deep purple from PPG. Its LRV is about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Royal Plum (98% match).

Compare Royal Plum with other brands

Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.

LRV

7.5 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1178-7

HEX

#674160

RGB

103, 65, 96

HSL

311°, 23%, 33%

Family

Purples

Colors similar to Royal Plum in PPG

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

Royal Plum FAQ

What is the LRV of Royal Plum?

Royal Plum has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Royal Plum in other brands?

Glidden: Royal Plum (PPG1178-7), 98%; Behr: Sultana (P100-7), 93%; Valspar: Royal Velvet (V077-6), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Old-Fashioned Purple (DE6007), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Autumn Purple (2073-20), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Kimono Violet (SW 6839), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kimono Violet (HGSW6839), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 69%. 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 Royal Plum?

The HEX code of Royal Plum (PPG1178-7) is #674160, RGB 103, 65, 96. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.