Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Amethyst Haze |
| SKU | PPG13-23 |
| Hex | #A0A0AA |
| RGB | 160, 160, 170 |
| HSL | 240°, 6%, 65% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Amethyst Haze
Amethyst Haze 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. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Amethyst Haze 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 at every US brand
20 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Amethyst Haze within Glidden'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 #A0A0AA in HSL space. Pair Amethyst Haze 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.
Glidden Amethyst Haze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amethyst Haze 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 Glidden PPG13-23 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amethyst Haze is Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysterious Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
The closest Behr equivalent of Amethyst Haze is Masterpiece (MQ5-08). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Masterpiece and you'll get the same color. See the full Masterpiece swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wisteria (AF-585), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Amethyst Haze without repainting risk. See the full Wisteria swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
At Valspar, the closest color to Amethyst Haze is Palace Walls (8004-48D) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palace Walls swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Amethyst Haze is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Amethyst Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Silvered Chain (435-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amethyst Haze is Dream in Purple (HGSW 3395) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream in Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Amethyst Haze is Winterfell (DEGR79) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winterfell swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Display (JG-84), is clearly different (ΔE 9.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 7.33). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dusky Mood (1318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Amethyst Haze without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Amethyst Haze is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Silver Lake (R080), is clearly different (ΔE 8.78). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amethyst Haze is Chain Reaction (C2-985) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Clare has no exact twin of Amethyst Haze. The nearest is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) at ΔE 4.64 — 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 Set In Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 6.74). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 15.31). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 10.8). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Amethyst Haze — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 13.47). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG13-23 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amethyst Haze
At Kompozit, the closest color to Amethyst Haze is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →