Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Violet Whimsey (1174-2) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Violet Whimsey
Violet Whimsey is a rich, light purple with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 68 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 PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Violet Whimsey, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Violet Whimsey
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1174-2
- Hex
- #DAD6DF
- RGB
- 218, 214, 223
- HSL
- 267, 12%, 86%
- CMYK
- 2, 4, 0, 13Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 86.2, 3.0, -3.9
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-violet-whimsey
- LRV
- 68 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- purple
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.