PPG French Lilac
PPG1246-4 · #ADB9E3 · LRV ~49.1
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden French Lilac (~99% proximity)French Lilac (PPG1246-4) is a mid-tone blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 49.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden French Lilac (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to French Lilac in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
49.1 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1246-4
HEX
#ADB9E3
RGB
173, 185, 227
HSL
227°, 49%, 78%
Family
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French Lilac FAQ
What is the LRV of French Lilac?
French Lilac has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.1 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to French Lilac in other brands?
Glidden: French Lilac (PPG1246-4), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Larkspur Bud (DE5905), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Victorian Trim (2068-50), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Beloved (8001-47C), ~93% proximity; Behr: Lavender Cloud (P550-3), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Awesome Violet (SW 6815), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Awesome Violet (HGSW6815), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~72% 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 French Lilac?
The HEX code of French Lilac (PPG1246-4) is #ADB9E3, RGB 173, 185, 227. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.