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. Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) is the same color as PPG Shy Violet (1177-3), so at The Home Depot ask for Glidden Shy Violet PPG1177-3. 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 Shy Violet
Shy Violet is a rich, light purple with cool undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 60 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Glidden colors with the same hue and saturation as Shy Violet, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Shy Violet
- Brand
- Glidden
- Code
- PPG1177-3
- Hex
- #D6C7D6
- RGB
- 214, 199, 214
- HSL
- 300, 15%, 81%
- CMYK
- 0, 7, 0, 16Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 81.8, 7.9, -5.6
- CSS
- --glidden-shy-violet
- LRV
- 60 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- purple
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.