Violet Hush by PPG paint color
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Ref. #AD9293 · 90RR 31/100

Violet Hush

32%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Violet Hush 90RR 31/100 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AD9293, LRV 32 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antoinette from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Violet Hush Technical Profile

HEX Code#AD9293
RGB173, 146, 147
LRV31.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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Violet Hush in Every Brand

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

PPGViolet Hush
Nearly identical
BehrAntoinette

Antoinette

Behr

Nearly identical

Taryn Hills

Vista Paint

Very similar

Ash Hollow

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Muskoka Dusk

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Antoinette

Valspar

Very similar

Rosaline Pearl

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Silvered Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lockhart

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Historic Rose

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Violet Hush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Violet Hush

#AD9293

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Violet Hush

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Desert Willow

Complement

Barrier Reef

Violet Hush Room Palettes

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

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Terra Cotta Rose

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Asparagus

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Montego Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Violet Hush.

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Mourning Dove

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#B09D96

Creamy Hot Cocoa

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Neutral Wheat

PPG · 10YY 35/094

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Winter Cocoa

PPG · PPG1000-4

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Driftwood Grey

PPG · 50YY 33/065

#A29D92

More gray colors from other brands

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

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Violet Hush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Violet Hush have?
Violet Hush 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 Violet Hush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Hush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Hush are Antoinette by Behr (a near-identical match), Desert Willow by Behr (a near-identical match), Sonora Rose by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Hush'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 Hush?
Violet Hush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.5, 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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