Violet Echo 1173-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFDEE5, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arctic Violet from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DFDEE5 · 1173-1
Violet Echo
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Violet Echo Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFDEE5
RGB223, 222, 229
Estimated LRV73.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
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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#DFDFE7
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#E2E1E7
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Sweet Flower
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#E2E2EA
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Rising Star
Valspar
#DCDDE4
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Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
#E1E2E9
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Dutch White
Behr
#E3E2E7
Close digital match
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
#DFDCE5
Close digital match
Cool Frost
Dunn-Edwards
#E7E6ED
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Colors That Work With Violet Echo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Echo
#DFDEE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Echo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Echo 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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Violet Echo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Echo have?
Violet Echo by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Violet Echo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Echo are Arctic Violet by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Penelope by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sweet Flower by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Violet Echo'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 Violet Echo?
Violet Echo has a estimated lightness value of 73.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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