Purple Rain 1174-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #736A86, LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wine Frost from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #736A86 · 1174-6
Purple Rain
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Rain Technical Profile
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Purple Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPurple Rain
Very similar
BehrWine Frost
Wine Frost
Behr
Very similar
Vintage Velvet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wood Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Violaceous
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Gumball
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dancing in the Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nightfall Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Valley
Valspar
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Rain
#736A86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A07CA7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Rain 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 Rain.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Rain have?
Purple Rain by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Rain are Wine Frost by Behr (a very close match), Hyacinth Arbor by Behr (a very close match), Vintage Velvet by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Rain'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 Rain?
Purple Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Rain's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.