Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Moorland Heather |
| SKU | PPG1251-5 |
| Hex | #CC94BE |
| RGB | 204, 148, 190 |
| HSL | 315°, 35%, 69% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Moorland Heather
Moorland Heather sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Moorland Heather 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 Moorland Heather 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 #CC94BE in HSL space. Pair Moorland Heather 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 Moorland Heather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moorland Heather 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 PPG1251-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Haute Pink (SW 6570), is clearly different (ΔE 6.28). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Haute Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Moorland Heather
At Behr, the closest color to Moorland Heather is Minstrel Rose (S140-4) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Minstrel Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Cranberry Ice (1362), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Cranberry Ice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Moorland Heather
At Valspar, the closest color to Moorland Heather is La La Love (1003-3C) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La La Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moorland Heather
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Moorland Heather is Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5). At ΔE 0.23 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Moorland Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Moorland Heather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Moorland Heather. The nearest is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moorland Heather
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Raspberry Crème (HGSW 1025), is clearly different (ΔE 6.28). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Raspberry Crème swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Moorland Heather. The nearest is Exotic Lilac (DE5017) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exotic Lilac swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 19.2). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 12.34). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Moorland Heather
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Moorland Heather is Carnation Rose (1164). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Carnation Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Carnation Rose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Carnation Rose (1164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Moorland Heather without repainting risk. See the full Carnation Rose swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 17.93). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Moorland Heather
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Turkey Wattle (BD52), is clearly different (ΔE 9.97). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 18.79). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Havana (HAVANA), is clearly different (ΔE 22.3). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 19.87). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Moorland Heather — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 21.33). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-5 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moorland Heather
Kompozit's nearest match is Carnation Rose (1164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Moorland Heather without repainting risk. See the full Carnation Rose swatch →