Purple Essence
PPG's Purple Essence is a purple shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 47 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#c2b1c8LRV
47.00
Purple Essence's Color Strip
Purple Essence is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dusky Lilac and Violet Eclipse. The strip spans from Peekaboo at the lightest end to Perfectly Purple at the deepest. Strip PPG1176 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 66 vs 47, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Oatmeal reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 47), opening up a space where Purple Essence encloses it.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 47), opening up a space where Purple Essence encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
Purple Essence is a midtone, muted, pretty peony purple with a grape juice undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a bedroom. Pair it with white trim and white furnishings.