Purple Essence by PPG paint color
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Ref. #C2B1C8 · 1176-4

Purple Essence

47%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Essence 1176-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C2B1C8, LRV 47 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Lipstick from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Essence Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2B1C8
RGB194, 177, 200
LRV47.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Purple Essence in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purple Essence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGPurple Essence
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLavender Lipstick

Lavender Lipstick

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Silk Scarf

Kilz

Nearly identical

Heather Feather

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Heather Feather

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Thistled

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Soft Purple

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Classic Lilac

Valspar

Very similar

Midsummer Dream

Behr

Very similar

Magical

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Shallot

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Essence

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Essence

#C2B1C8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85A4

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Essence

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Heather Feather

Complement

Composed

Purple Essence Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

White on White

Accent

Wild Cranberry

Pop

Antique Fuchsia

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

California Raisin

Pop

Old Times Sake

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Oakmoss

Pop

Green Pear

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Purple Essence.

Northern Light Purple

PPG · 50RB 45/122

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Soft Amulet Violet

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Soft Amethyst

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Sugared Plum

PPG · 40RB 43/233

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Pebble Grey

PPG · 00NN 53/000

#C0BEBF

Urban Grey

PPG · 50RR 54/018

#C7C2C4

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Waterloo

Sherwin-Williams · 9141

#536872

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

#56766D

Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Purple Essence — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Essence have?
Purple Essence by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Essence are Lavender Lipstick by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silk Scarf by Kilz (a near-identical match), Heather Feather by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Essence'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 Essence?
Purple Essence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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