Cerise (PPG17-11) is a dark red from PPG. Its LRV is about 14.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Cerise (95% match).
Compare Cerise with other brands
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LRV
14.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG17-11
HEX
#AA4875
RGB
170, 72, 117
HSL
332°, 40%, 47%
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Cerise FAQ
What is the LRV of Cerise?
Cerise has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.5 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.
What is the closest match to Cerise in other brands?
Glidden: Cerise (PPG17-11), 95%; Behr: Diva Glam (P120-6), 92%; Valspar: Pink Pizzazz (8001-3G), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Exuberant Pink (SW 6840), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Crushed Berries (2076-30), 87%; Dunn-Edwards: Vivid Violet (DE5012), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ruby Shade (HGSW6572), 76%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 51%. 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 Cerise?
The HEX code of Cerise (PPG17-11) is #AA4875, RGB 170, 72, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.