PPG Royal Plum
PPG1178-7 · #674160 · LRV ~7.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Royal Plum (~98% proximity)Royal Plum (PPG1178-7) is a deep purple from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (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 Royal Plum (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Royal Plum in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.5 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1178-7
HEX
#674160
RGB
103, 65, 96
HSL
311°, 23%, 33%
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Royal Plum FAQ
What is the LRV of Royal Plum?
Royal Plum has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Royal Plum in other brands?
Glidden: Royal Plum (PPG1178-7), ~98% proximity; Behr: Sultana (P100-7), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Royal Velvet (V077-6), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Old-Fashioned Purple (DE6007), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Autumn Purple (2073-20), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Kimono Violet (SW 6839), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kimono Violet (HGSW6839), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~69% 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 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.