High Society Violet
50RB 37/102 · #AFA0B3 · LRV 37 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3High Society Violet37
- 4French Lilac56
- 5Lavender Mist63
What Color Is High Society Violet, Really?
High Society Violet reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Glidden 50RB 37/102 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for High Society Violet
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about High Society Violet 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 37/102 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Obi LilacSW 6556 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.1 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Luxe LilacN560-3 · Behr | 4.6 | 38 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | InspiredAF-595 · Benjamin Moore | 2.9 | 37 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Voila!245-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.1 | 39 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Wisteria TreeHGSW 2425 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.1 | 39 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Veiled VioletDE5976 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.7 | 34 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The 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.
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 #AFA0B3 in HSL space. Pair High Society Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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