Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Glitzy Glam |
| SKU | 145-4DB |
| Hex | #BA95BE |
| RGB | 186, 149, 190 |
| HSL | 294°, 24%, 66% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| 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 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
At Glidden, the closest color to Glitzy Glam is Confetti Purple (40RB 36/264) — very close at ΔE 2.72, 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 Confetti Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Glitzy Glam. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 42 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glitzy Glam
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Glitzy Glam is Satin Flower (1185) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 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 →
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 →