Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mulberry Bush |
| SKU | PPG1251-6 |
| Hex | #AD6EA0 |
| RGB | 173, 110, 160 |
| HSL | 312°, 28%, 55% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Mulberry Bush
With an LRV of 23, Mulberry Bush is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mulberry Bush works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Mulberry Bush 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 #AD6EA0 in HSL space. Pair Mulberry Bush 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 Mulberry Bush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mulberry Bush 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 PPG1251-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Lavish Lavender (SW 6975), is clearly different (ΔE 5.88). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Behr has no exact twin of Mulberry Bush. The nearest is Degas Pink (100D-4) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Degas Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Melrose Pink (1363), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Melrose Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
At Valspar, the closest color to Mulberry Bush is Purple Stripe (1003-3B) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.2 vs 23) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Stripe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mulberry Bush is Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mulberry Bush and you'll get the same color. See the full Mulberry Bush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mulberry Bush is Fizzleberry (146-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fizzleberry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Victoria Rose (HGSW 1014), is clearly different (ΔE 9.29). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Victoria Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mulberry Bush is Victorian Violet (DE6005) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Violet swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 17.73). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 9.07). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pink Parade (1165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Mulberry Bush without repainting risk. See the full Pink Parade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pink Parade (1165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Mulberry Bush without repainting risk. See the full Pink Parade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 18.93). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Maran Shell (BD60), is clearly different (ΔE 13.3). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Maran Shell swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 19.08). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Jolene (JOLENE), is clearly different (ΔE 20.19). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Jolene swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 23.21). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 21.93). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulberry Bush — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 25.79). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1251-6 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mulberry Bush
Kompozit's nearest match is Pink Parade (1165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Mulberry Bush without repainting risk. See the full Pink Parade swatch →