Playhouse Purple 90BB 22/247 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #807BAB, 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.
Ref. #807BAB · 90BB 22/247
Playhouse Purple
22%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Playhouse Purple Technical Profile
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Playhouse Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Playhouse Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPlayhouse Purple
Very similar
Vista PaintGrape Gathering
Grape Gathering
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cheerful Crocus
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lavender Blossom
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Heart
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bravo!
Valspar
Very similar
Purple Agate
Behr
Very similar
Plum Preserve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grape Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Playhouse Purple
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Playhouse 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.
Playhouse Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Playhouse Purple have?
Playhouse 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 Playhouse Purple in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Playhouse Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.