Purple Cabbage 18-24 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7C3F55, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheerful Wine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C3F55 · 18-24
Purple Cabbage
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Cabbage Technical Profile
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Purple Cabbage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Cabbage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPurple Cabbage
Nearly identical
BehrCheerful Wine
Cheerful Wine
Behr
Nearly identical
Juneberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Royale
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Cherry
Valspar
Very similar
Bottle of Bordaux
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mahogany Cherry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Exotica
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Very Berry
Vista Paint
Very similar
Red Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Cabbage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Cabbage
#7C3F55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F665F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Cabbage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Cabbage 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 Purple Cabbage.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Cabbage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Cabbage have?
Purple Cabbage by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Cabbage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Cabbage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Cabbage are Cheerful Wine by Behr (a near-identical match), Juneberry by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Plum Royale by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Cabbage'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 Purple Cabbage?
Purple Cabbage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Cabbage's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.