Playhouse Purple 90BB 22/247 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #807BAB, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grape Gathering from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #807BAB · 90BB 22/247
Playhouse Purple
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Playhouse Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#807BAB
RGB128, 123, 171
Estimated LRV21.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Playhouse Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Playhouse Purple
#807BAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Playhouse Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Playhouse 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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Playhouse Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Playhouse Purple have?
Playhouse 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 Playhouse Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Playhouse Purple are Grape Gathering by Vista Paint (a very close match), Cheerful Crocus by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Fanciful Violet by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Playhouse 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 Playhouse Purple?
Playhouse Purple has a estimated lightness value of 21.7, 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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