California Raisin
50RB 10/219 · #6B5073 · LRV 10 — cool violet tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2California Raisin10
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is California Raisin, Really?
California Raisin reads as a cool violet tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Glidden 50RB 10/219 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for California Raisin
California Raisin works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes California Raisin
With an LRV of 10, California Raisin is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about California Raisin are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 10/219 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Vintage PlumBIC-35 · Behr | 3.2 | 11 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Ultra Violet1372 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 11 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple Valley1001-5A · Valspar | 4.9 | 10.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Perfectly PurplePPG1176-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Delightful Violet245-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.5 | 11 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Impulsive PurpleHGSW 1421 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.3 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to California Raisin within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6B5073 in HSL space. Pair California Raisin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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