The Home Depot version of this PPG color
Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself paint brand, sold at The Home Depot, and it uses PPG's color codes. Roman Violet (PPG1170-7) is the same color as PPG Roman Violet (1170-7), so at The Home Depot ask for Glidden Roman Violet PPG1170-7. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the PPG listing
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About Roman Violet
Roman Violet is a tranquil, medium blue with cool blue undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 9 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Glidden colors with the same hue and saturation as Roman Violet, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Roman Violet
- Brand
- Glidden
- Code
- PPG1170-7
- Hex
- #4D517F
- RGB
- 77, 81, 127
- HSL
- 235, 25%, 40%
- CMYK
- 39, 36, 0, 50Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 36.0, 10.7, -26.5
- CSS
- --glidden-roman-violet
- LRV
- 9 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Cool Blue
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.