Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | High Society Violet |
| SKU | 50RB 37/102 |
| Hex | #AFA0B3 |
| RGB | 175, 160, 179 |
| HSL | 287°, 11%, 66% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden High Society Violet
High Society Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
High Society Violet 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 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 purple 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 High Society 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 #AFA0B3 in HSL space. Pair High Society 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 High Society Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching High Society 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 50RB 37/102 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of High Society Violet
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Obi Lilac (SW 6556), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for High Society Violet without repainting risk. See the full Obi Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of High Society Violet
The closest Behr equivalent of High Society Violet is Roaring Twenties (N120-4). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Roaring Twenties and you'll get the same color. See the full Roaring Twenties swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of High Society Violet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to High Society Violet is Inspired (AF-595) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inspired swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of High Society Violet
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Bedroom Plum (1004-8A), is clearly different (ΔE 6.11). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Bedroom Plum swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of High Society Violet
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23), is clearly different (ΔE 7.89). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of High Society Violet
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Voila! (245-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for High Society Violet without repainting risk. See the full Voila! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of High Society Violet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for High Society Violet without repainting risk. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of High Society Violet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to High Society Violet is Veiled Violet (DE5976) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of High Society Violet
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 9.38). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of High Society Violet
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 8.03). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of High Society Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of High Society Violet. The nearest is Royal Proclamation (1297) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of High Society Violet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of High Society Violet. The nearest is Royal Proclamation (1297) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of High Society Violet
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 7.21). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of High Society Violet
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Dusk (BD11), is clearly different (ΔE 6.13). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Dusk swatch →
Clare Equivalent of High Society Violet
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 12.77). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of High Society Violet
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 15.42). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of High Society Violet
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 22.13). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of High Society Violet
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 18.77). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of High Society Violet
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of High Society Violet — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 22.38). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 37/102 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of High Society Violet
Kompozit has no exact twin of High Society Violet. The nearest is Royal Proclamation (1297) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →