Glidden purple paint colors
194 purple paint colors from the Glidden deck. LRV ranges from 84 (lightest) down to 6 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
Purple is the most under-used wall color in American interiors — and that's exactly why it lands when it does. The family splits cleanly: pale lavenders (LRV 70+) read like a soft cool gray with the lights on, and become unmistakably purple at golden hour; mid-tone lilacs work on accent walls in bedrooms; deep plums and aubergines (LRV under 15) anchor moody dining rooms and libraries.
All 194 purple paint colors from Glidden
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Glidden's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Glidden purple paint colors by room
3 roomsRooms where purple paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Glidden included — so you can compare Glidden purple paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
Other Glidden color families
Purple paint colors at other US brands
About Glidden purple paint colors
What Glidden Purples Actually Look Like
Glidden's purple family stays mostly soft and grayed, which keeps these colors wearable rather than candy-like. Love Bird is the palest, a barely-there lavender-white that reads almost neutral, while Pale Lilac adds a cool gray-violet whisper. Silver Mauve warms slightly into a muted mauve-gray, and Morning Violet is a gentle gray-lavender.
The deeper picks bring real color. Secret Lavender reads as a dusty mid-purple, Blue Calico tips toward a periwinkle blue-violet, and Royal Indigo anchors the family as a deep, rich plum-indigo. These soft-to-saturated violets suit bedrooms, nurseries, and accent walls, and the palest picks work as a subtle cool alternative to plain gray on a whole room.
How To Choose A Glidden Purple
This family runs from deep plum-indigo in single digits up to near-white lavender in the mid-80s, so LRV tells you how bold the color reads. For a subtle, almost-neutral wall, choose Love Bird or Pale Lilac high in the range. For a clear, soft color, settle into Morning Violet or Secret Lavender in the mid-range. Save a deep pick like Royal Indigo for an accent wall or built-ins.
Purple's undertone is the thing to watch: it can swing pink-warm or blue-cool. Silver Mauve leans warmer and pinker, while Pale Lilac and Blue Calico lean cooler and bluer. Pale lavenders especially can pick up gray or blue under different light, so sample on the wall and check it morning and night. Glidden mixes all of these at any big-box paint desk.
Glidden purple paint — frequently asked questions
Does Glidden have a subtle, almost-neutral lavender?+
Yes. Love Bird is a barely-there lavender-white near LRV 84 that reads almost neutral, and Pale Lilac adds just a cool gray-violet whisper. Both work as a soft cool alternative to plain gray on a full room.
What is the deepest Glidden purple?+
Royal Indigo anchors this family at an LRV near 6, reading as a rich plum-indigo. It makes a dramatic accent wall or built-in color and pairs well with warm woods and brass.
Will a Glidden purple look too pink or too blue?+
It depends on the undertone. Silver Mauve leans warmer and pinker, while Pale Lilac and Blue Calico lean cooler and bluer. Pale lavenders shift the most under different light, so always sample on the wall before committing the room.