Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Glitzy Glam |
| SKU | 145-4DB |
| Hex | #BA95BE |
| RGB | 186, 149, 190 |
| HSL | 294°, 24%, 66% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Glitzy Glam
Glitzy Glam sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Glitzy Glam 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Glitzy Glam within Dutch Boy'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 #BA95BE in HSL space. Pair Glitzy Glam 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.
Dutch Boy Glitzy Glam Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glitzy Glam 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 Dutch Boy 145-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Satin Flower (1185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Glam without repainting risk. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
At Kompozit, the closest color to Glitzy Glam is Satin Flower (1185) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Glitzy Glam is Hydrangea (1390) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hydrangea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
At Valspar, the closest color to Glitzy Glam is Izzy's Mittens (V038-4) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.2 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Izzy's Mittens swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
At Behr, the closest color to Glitzy Glam is Blooming Lilac (HDC-MD-10) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooming Lilac swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Glitzy Glam. The nearest is Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauve Magic swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Glitzy Glam. The nearest is Amethyst Show (DE5990) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Show swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Glitzy Glam — the nearest deck color, Berry Frappé (SW 9068), is clearly different (ΔE 5.5). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-4DB instead. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Glitzy Glam — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 11.35). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-4DB instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Glitzy Glam — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 12.22). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-4DB instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Glitzy Glam — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 15.56). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-4DB instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Glitzy Glam — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 17.48). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-4DB instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Glitzy Glam — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 18.42). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-4DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →