Imperial Purple 1175-7 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #534A77, estimated 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.
PPG · #534A77 · 1175-7
Imperial Purple
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Imperial Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#534A77
RGB83, 74, 119
Estimated LRV8.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Imperial Purple
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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
Digital 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
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Imperial Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Imperial Purple have?
Imperial Purple 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 Imperial Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Imperial Purple are Grand Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Perpetual Purple by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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