Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gothic Purple |
| SKU | N110-4 |
| Hex | #88869D |
| RGB | 136, 134, 157 |
| HSL | 245°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Gothic Purple
Gothic Purple sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gothic Purple is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gothic Purple within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #88869D in HSL space. Pair Gothic Purple with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Gothic Purple Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gothic Purple from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N110-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Purple
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gothic Purple is Gentle Grape (SW 9074) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gothic Purple
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Gothic Purple. The nearest is Irises (1440) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Irises swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gothic Purple
Valspar has no exact twin of Gothic Purple. The nearest is Intrigue (T522) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intrigue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Purple
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gothic Purple. The nearest is Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Aura swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Purple
At Glidden, the closest color to Gothic Purple is Greyed Amethyst (10RB 25/102) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greyed Amethyst swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gothic Purple
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gothic Purple. The nearest is Veronica Flower (244-4DB) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veronica Flower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gothic Purple
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Soft Charcoal (DE5935), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Purple without repainting risk. See the full Soft Charcoal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gothic Purple
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gothic Purple is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gothic Purple
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gothic Purple is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gothic Purple
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gothic Purple. The nearest is Nightcap (C2-779) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nightcap swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gothic Purple
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gothic Purple is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →