Roman Violet PPG1170-7 Matches | PPG

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Roman Violet

PPG · PPG1170-7

Roman Violet is a dark, subdued, mulberry purple with a royal blue undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a dining room. Pair it with golden touches and vibrant art.

Hex
#4D517Fpublished
LRV
9published
Status
Current
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Published digital swatch. Manufacturer-published LRV.

Compared with CIEDE2000

Closest matches in other brands

One closest active color per manufacturer

12 closest brand matches loaded.

Roman VioletGlidden · PPG1170-7ΔE 0.00indistinguishableLRV 8.99Nearly the same lightness.

Nearly the same lightness.

Lightness0.00candidate minus target
Chroma0.00candidate minus target
Hue0.00candidate minus target
LRV−0.01candidate minus target
Am I Blue?Dunn-Edwards · DEFD51ΔE 1.46near-exactLRV 10Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Lightness−0.02candidate minus target
Chroma−0.67candidate minus target
Hue−1.84candidate minus target
LRV+1.00candidate minus target
Purple PrinceBehr · P550-7ΔE 1.53near-exactLRV 10The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Lightness+1.25candidate minus target
Chroma+2.98candidate minus target
Hue+0.99candidate minus target
LRV+1.00candidate minus target
Karmic GrapeValspar · 4002-8CΔE 2.21very closeLRV 9.54The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.

Lightness+0.98candidate minus target
Chroma−3.97candidate minus target
Hue−2.56candidate minus target
LRV+0.54candidate minus target
Bistro BlueBenjamin Moore · 1421ΔE 2.74very closeLRV 13.33The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.

Lightness+3.02candidate minus target
Chroma+2.06candidate minus target
Hue−0.18candidate minus target
LRV+4.33candidate minus target
VioletDutch Boy · 143-7DBΔE 2.76very closeLRV 8The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.

Lightness−1.12candidate minus target
Chroma+2.95candidate minus target
Hue+3.40candidate minus target
LRV−1.00candidate minus target
Fully PurpleSherwin-Williams · SW 6983ΔE 2.76very closeLRV 8.38The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.

Lightness−1.12candidate minus target
Chroma+2.95candidate minus target
Hue+3.40candidate minus target
LRV−0.62candidate minus target
Drawing Room BlueFarrow & Ball · No.253ΔE 4.07closeLRV 8.4The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.

Lightness−1.17candidate minus target
Chroma−8.23candidate minus target
Hue−4.40candidate minus target
LRV−0.60candidate minus target
FORMENTERABackdrop · FORMENTERAΔE 4.46closeLRV 7.09The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.

Lightness−3.96candidate minus target
Chroma−6.62candidate minus target
Hue−3.41candidate minus target
LRV−1.91candidate minus target
QuarkHGTV Home · HGSW1401ΔE 4.81closeLRV 6The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.

Lightness−5.99candidate minus target
Chroma+0.88candidate minus target
Hue+0.10candidate minus target
LRV−3.00candidate minus target
Blue'd UpClare · Blue'd UpΔE 7.47noticeably differentLRV 12.58The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.

Lightness+6.15candidate minus target
Chroma−10.84candidate minus target
Hue−5.35candidate minus target
LRV+3.58candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.

Silos DistrictMagnolia Home · JG-92ΔE 7.77noticeably differentLRV 8.16The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.

Lightness−1.66candidate minus target
Chroma−11.43candidate minus target
Hue−10.16candidate minus target
LRV−0.84candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.