PPG • PPG1170-7

Roman Violet

At first glance, Roman Violet belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 9 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.

LRV

9.00

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Light Reflectance Value
9.00
Dark
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Roman Violet's Color Strip

Roman Violet is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1170 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Coordinating Colors

Alpaca Wool
Roman Violet
Alpaca Wool vs Roman Violet
PPG
Alpaca Wool
PPG14-19 · LRV 66
PPG
Roman Violet
PPG1170-7 · LRV 9

At LRV 66 vs 9, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Roman Violet
Oatmeal vs Roman Violet
PPG
Oatmeal
PPG1023-1 · LRV 76
PPG
Roman Violet
PPG1170-7 · LRV 9

Oatmeal reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 9), opening up a space where Roman Violet encloses it.

Delicate White
Delicate White
Roman Violet
Delicate White vs Roman Violet
PPG
Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88
PPG
Roman Violet
PPG1170-7 · LRV 9

Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 9), opening up a space where Roman Violet encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB77, 81, 127
HSL235° 25% 40%
CIE LabL: 36.0 a: 10.7 b: -26.5
XYZX: 9.83 Y: 8.99 Z: 21.29
StripPPG1170 pos. 7

Manufacturer description

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.

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