Heliotrope
PPG's Heliotrope is a grey shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 31 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#a49491LRV
31.00
Heliotrope's Color Strip
Heliotrope is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Subdued and Granite Boulder. The strip spans from Vanilla Milkshake at the lightest end to Mustang at the deepest. Strip PPG1015 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Heliotrope in Rooms
Follow Heliotrope from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Front Door Photo
Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) moves through 1 front door image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. An LRV of 31 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
modern luxury front door featuring Heliotrope by PPG
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1 Dining Room Photo
The 1 dining room image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. An LRV of 31 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Heliotrope paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
These 1 home office image show how Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) can sit beside wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
PPG Heliotrope in a industrial home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Heliotrope — moody bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image place Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 31 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Heliotrope
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1 Mudroom Photo
The daily movement of arrivals, departures and changing weather can draw different notes from Heliotrope (PPG1015-5). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Heliotrope paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 House Photo
The 1 house image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. An LRV of 31 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Heliotrope color — rustic modern house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) brings its grey character into a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. An LRV of 31 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Heliotrope — organic modern kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
1 patio image place Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) in an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light. An LRV of 31 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
warm patio featuring Heliotrope by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from Heliotrope (PPG1015-5). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A industrial living room painted in Heliotrope
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 47 vs 31, Happy Trails is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 31, Ostrich Feather is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 31, Lotus Petal is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 31), opening up a space where Heliotrope encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Heliotrope is a saturated, neutral, Merlot red with an oaky undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a cozy bedroom. Pair it with lighter woods and soft, light area carpets.