Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Daphne Rose |
| SKU | PPG1252-6 |
| Hex | #C37CB3 |
| RGB | 195, 124, 179 |
| HSL | 314°, 37%, 63% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Daphne Rose
Daphne Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Daphne Rose 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
8 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
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Daphne Rose 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 #C37CB3 in HSL space. Pair Daphne Rose 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 Daphne Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Daphne Rose 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 PPG1252-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Daphne Rose
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Daphne Rose. The nearest is Ice Plant (SW 6847) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ice Plant swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Daphne Rose
Behr has no exact twin of Daphne Rose. The nearest is Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Joie De Vivre swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Daphne Rose
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pink Raspberry (2075-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne Rose without repainting risk. See the full Pink Raspberry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Daphne Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Daphne Rose is Dragonflies (V002-2) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.1 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragonflies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Daphne Rose
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Daphne Rose is Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Daphne Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Daphne Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Daphne Rose. The nearest is Brisked Berry (146-5DB) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brisked Berry swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Daphne Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Peruvian Lily (DE5004), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne Rose without repainting risk. See the full Peruvian Lily swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Daphne Rose
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Daphne Rose. The nearest is Moonlight Melody (1179) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →