Roman Violet 1170-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #4D517F, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Am I Blue? from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #4D517F · 1170-7
Roman Violet
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Roman Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D517F
RGB77, 81, 127
Estimated LRV9.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#49527F
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Colors That Work With Roman Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roman Violet
#4D517F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B6699
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roman Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roman Violet 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
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Roman Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roman Violet have?
Roman Violet by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Roman Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roman Violet are Am I Blue? by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Jazzy Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Homecoming Blue by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Roman Violet'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 Roman Violet?
Roman Violet has a estimated lightness value of 9.0, 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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Why Roman Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.