Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Purple Gladiola |
| SKU | MQ4-59 |
| Hex | #BFA8D3 |
| RGB | 191, 168, 211 |
| HSL | 272°, 33%, 74% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Purple Gladiola
Purple Gladiola sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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.
Purple Gladiola is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Purple Gladiola 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 #BFA8D3 in HSL space. Pair Purple Gladiola 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 Purple Gladiola Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Gladiola 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 MQ4-59 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Magical (SW 6829) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Heather Plum (1396) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heather Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Valspar, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Meadow Thistle (V038-3) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.2 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meadow Thistle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Purple Gladiola. The nearest is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Glidden, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Sugared Plum (40RB 43/233) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugared Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Purple Gladiola. The nearest is Purple Kiss (143-4DB) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Magical (HGSW 1425) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Purple Premiere (DE5969) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Premiere swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Grape Illusion (1241) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Grape Illusion (1241) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Gladiola
At Kompozit, the closest color to Purple Gladiola is Grape Illusion (1241) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →