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Egyptian Violet

At first glance, Egyptian Violet belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 7 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.

LRV

7.00

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Light Reflectance Value
7.00
Dark
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Egyptian Violet's Color Strip

Egyptian Violet is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1168 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Coordinating Colors

Alpaca Wool
Egyptian Violet
Alpaca Wool vs Egyptian Violet
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Alpaca Wool
PPG14-19 · LRV 66
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Egyptian Violet
PPG1168-7 · LRV 7

At LRV 66 vs 7, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Egyptian Violet
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Egyptian Violet vs Oatmeal
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Egyptian Violet
PPG1168-7 · LRV 7
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Oatmeal
PPG1023-1 · LRV 76

Oatmeal reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 7), opening up a space where Egyptian Violet encloses it.

Delicate White
Delicate White
Egyptian Violet
Delicate White vs Egyptian Violet
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Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88
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Egyptian Violet
PPG1168-7 · LRV 7

Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 7), opening up a space where Egyptian Violet encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB61, 73, 109
HSL225° 28% 33%
CIE LabL: 31.5 a: 5.6 b: -22.4
XYZX: 7.07 Y: 6.86 Z: 15.42
StripPPG1168 pos. 7

Manufacturer description

Egyptian Violet is a dark, subdued, concord purple with a plum undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a front door, exterior trim, dining room or foyer. Pair it with soft yellow or off-white.

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