Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Antique Violet |
| SKU | 50BB 46/091 |
| Hex | #B0B4C7 |
| RGB | 176, 180, 199 |
| HSL | 230°, 17%, 74% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Antique Violet
Antique Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Antique Violet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue 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 Antique Violet 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 #B0B4C7 in HSL space. Pair Antique Violet 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 Antique Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Antique Violet 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 50BB 46/091 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antique Violet
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Lakeside (SW 9683), is clearly different (ΔE 7.04). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Lakeside swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Antique Violet
Behr has no exact twin of Antique Violet. The nearest is Silverberry (670F-4) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Antique Violet
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Viola (1424), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Antique Violet without repainting risk. See the full Blue Viola swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Antique Violet
Valspar has no exact twin of Antique Violet. The nearest is Misty Morning Dew (4003-3C) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.5 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morning Dew swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Antique Violet
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Antique Violet is Timeless Lilac (PPG1169-4). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Timeless Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Timeless Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Antique Violet
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Antique Violet is Wintered Morn (342-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wintered Morn swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antique Violet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356), is clearly different (ΔE 7.31). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Antique Violet
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Spacious Sky (DE5919), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Antique Violet without repainting risk. See the full Spacious Sky swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Antique Violet
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Rainy Days (JG-01), is clearly different (ΔE 12.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Antique Violet
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 8.22). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Antique Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Antique Violet. The nearest is Violet Crush (1288) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Crush swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Antique Violet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Antique Violet. The nearest is Violet Crush (1288) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Crush swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Antique Violet
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Zinc (CA193), is clearly different (ΔE 8.74). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Antique Violet
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Antique Violet. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Antique Violet
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 7.54). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Antique Violet
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 5.71). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Antique Violet
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.2). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Antique Violet
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Antique Violet
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Violet — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 6.39). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/091 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Antique Violet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Antique Violet. The nearest is Violet Crush (1288) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Crush swatch →