Roman Violet vs Smalt

PPG
·
Little Greene

Roman Violet is a PPG color while Smalt comes from Little Greene. At LRV 9 vs 6, Roman Violet will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Roman Violet vs Smalt Color Comparison

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Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

ΔE 9.6Noticeable difference

Color Details

Roman Violet
PPG · PPG1170-7
Hex#4d517f
LRV9.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1170-7
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Smalt
Little Greene · 255
Hex#29467B
LRV6.3
BrandLittle Greene
Number255
UndertoneBlue
Temperaturecool
Brightnessdark
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