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PPG / Glidden Perfectly PurplePPG1176-7 · #6A4878 · LRV 9

Perfectly Purple reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1176-7 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN PERFECTLY PURPLE
RGB 106, 72, 120LRV 9

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NamePerfectly Purple
SKUPPG1176-7
Hex#6A4878
RGB106, 72, 120
HSL283°, 25%, 38%
LRV9
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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About PPG / Glidden Perfectly Purple

At LRV 9, Perfectly Purple is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Perfectly Purple earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.

Closest matches by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.31
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6832 · #624977 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 9
SW 6980 · #705284 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 11

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.1
All purple at Behr →
BIC-35 · #744F7B · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 11
HDC-MD-25 · #655281 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 10
100D-6 · #774172 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 9

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.13
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
2071-30 · #664B86 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 12
1400 · #635083 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 10

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All purple at Valspar →
M237 · #5F4273 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 7.5
8001-1G · #734682 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 10
V001-3 · #734682 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 9.6

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.28
All purple at Glidden →
PPG1176-7 · #694878 · ΔE 0.28 · LRV 9
56RB 09/302 · #704775 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 9
50RB 10/219 · #6B5073 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 10

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.38
All purple at Dutch Boy →
244-7DB · #614777 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 8
245-7DB · #705284 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 11
HGSW 1421 · #624977 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 9
HGSW 6832 · #624977 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 9

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5993 · #68457A · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 8
DEFD04 · #744A81 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 11
DE5972 · #614A7B · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 9
DEA142 · #644982 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 9

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1194 · #694B74 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 9
1180 · #6E496E · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 9
1243 · #604E7B · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 9
1236 · #624C6C · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 9

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1194 · #62416D · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 9
1180 · #673B66 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 9

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All purple at Kompozit →
1194 · #62416D · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 7
1180 · #673B66 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 7

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Perfectly Purple within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1247-7 · LRV 9
PPG1175-7 · LRV 8
PPG1178-7 · LRV 7
PPG1180-7 · LRV 10
PPG1177-7 · LRV 8
PPG1249-7 · LRV 12

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #6A4878 in HSL space. Pair Perfectly Purple with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#6A4878 + #567848
TRIADIC
#6A4878 · #786A48 · #48786A
ANALOGOUS
#524878 · #6A4878 · #78486E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
7.47:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.81:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden Perfectly Purple Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Perfectly Purple from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1176-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Perfectly Purple is Impulsive Purple (SW 6832) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulsive Purple swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

At Behr, the closest color to Perfectly Purple is Vintage Plum (BIC-35) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Plum swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Perfectly Purple. The nearest is Mystical Grape (2071-30) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mystical Grape swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

At Valspar, the closest color to Perfectly Purple is Amethyst Ice (8001-1G) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Ice swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

The closest Glidden equivalent of Perfectly Purple is Perfectly Purple (PPG1176-7). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). If Glidden is your counter, order Perfectly Purple and you'll get the same color. See the full Perfectly Purple swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Perfectly Purple is Aster Purple (244-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aster Purple swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Perfectly Purple is Impulsive Purple (HGSW 1421) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulsive Purple swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Palace Purple (DE5993), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Perfectly Purple without repainting risk. See the full Palace Purple swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Magenta Red Lips (1194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Perfectly Purple without repainting risk. See the full Magenta Red Lips swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Perfectly Purple is Magenta Red Lips (1194) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magenta Red Lips swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Perfectly Purple

At Kompozit, the closest color to Perfectly Purple is Magenta Red Lips (1194) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magenta Red Lips swatch →

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