French Violet 1175-5 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #988EB4, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brave Purple from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #988EB4 · 1175-5
French Violet
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
French Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#988EB4
RGB152, 142, 180
Estimated LRV29.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With French Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Violet
#988EB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A485AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Violet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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French Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Violet have?
French Violet by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Violet are Brave Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Snugglepuss by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Yolanda by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting French Violet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of French Violet?
French Violet has a estimated lightness value of 29.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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