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PPG Bermuda Onion

PPG1252-7 · #A05A8E · LRV ~16.7

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Bermuda Onion (~97% proximity)

Bermuda Onion (PPG1252-7) is a dark purple from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Bermuda Onion (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Bermuda Onion in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

16.7 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1252-7

HEX

#A05A8E

RGB

160, 90, 142

HSL

315°, 28%, 49%

Family

Purples

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Bermuda Onion FAQ

What is the LRV of Bermuda Onion?

Bermuda Onion has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.7 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bermuda Onion in other brands?

Glidden: Bermuda Onion (PPG1252-7), ~97% proximity; Behr: Wild Berry (P110-6), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Plum Passion (DE5006), ~88% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Twilight Magenta (2074-30), ~87% proximity; Valspar: Mad about Magenta (V002-3), ~83% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Passionate Purple (SW 6981), ~72% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grandeur Plum (HGSW6565), ~68% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~41% 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 Bermuda Onion?

The HEX code of Bermuda Onion (PPG1252-7) is #A05A8E, RGB 160, 90, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.