Imperial Purple 1175-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #534A77, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Purple from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #534A77 · 1175-7
Imperial Purple
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Imperial Purple Technical Profile
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Imperial Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Imperial Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGImperial Purple
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGrand Purple
Grand Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perpetual Purple
Behr
Nearly identical
Fully Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Violet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spirit Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Renaissance Tapestry
Kilz
Very similar
Voldemort
Vista Paint
Very similar
True Romance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mauve Bauhaus
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Imperial Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Imperial Purple
#534A77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#846292
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Imperial Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Imperial Purple 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Imperial Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Imperial Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Imperial Purple have?
Imperial Purple by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Imperial Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Imperial Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Imperial Purple are Grand Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Perpetual Purple by Behr (a near-identical match), Fully Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Imperial Purple'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 Imperial Purple?
Imperial Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Imperial Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.