Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Greyed Amethyst |
| SKU | 10RB 25/102 |
| Hex | #8D869A |
| RGB | 141, 134, 154 |
| HSL | 261°, 9%, 56% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Greyed Amethyst
Greyed Amethyst sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Greyed Amethyst 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 by brand
13 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Greyed Amethyst 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 #8D869A in HSL space. Pair Greyed Amethyst 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 Greyed Amethyst Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Greyed Amethyst 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 10RB 25/102 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gentle Grape (SW 9074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Greyed Amethyst without repainting risk. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
At Behr, the closest color to Greyed Amethyst is Gothic Purple (N110-4) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Purple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
At Valspar, the closest color to Greyed Amethyst is Intrigue (T522) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Greyed Amethyst is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Greyed Amethyst. The nearest is Veronica Flower (244-4DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veronica Flower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Greyed Amethyst is Soft Charcoal (DE5935) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Charcoal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Greyed Amethyst. The nearest is Brassica (NO. 271) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brassica swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Greyed Amethyst is Violet Vibes (1290). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Violet Vibes and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Greyed Amethyst is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Greyed Amethyst is Nightcap (C2-779) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nightcap swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Greyed Amethyst
At Kompozit, the closest color to Greyed Amethyst is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →