Purple Surf 1173-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B95A9, LRV 31 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lilac Blossom from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B95A9 · 1173-5
Purple Surf
31%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Surf Technical Profile
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Purple Surf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Surf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPurple Surf
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLilac Blossom
Lilac Blossom
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lilac Blossom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grayed Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ash Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fig Preserves
Behr
Very similar
Lucent Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Bay Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hazy Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fortnight Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Surf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Surf
#9B95A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Surf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Surf 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 Surf.
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 Surf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Surf have?
Purple Surf by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Surf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Surf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Surf are Lilac Blossom by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lilac Blossom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Barrymore by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Surf'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 Surf?
Purple Surf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.3, 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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Related Reading
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 Surf's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.