Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Night Magic Violet |
| SKU | 03RB 42/220 |
| Hex | #B3A7D3 |
| RGB | 179, 167, 211 |
| HSL | 256°, 33%, 74% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Night Magic Violet
Night Magic Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Night Magic 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 by brand
11 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Night Magic 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 #B3A7D3 in HSL space. Pair Night Magic 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 Night Magic Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Night Magic 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 03RB 42/220 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Night Magic Violet is Forever Lilac (SW 9067) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forever Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
At Behr, the closest color to Night Magic Violet is Highland Thistle (S110-4) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Thistle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Night Magic Violet. The nearest is Crocus (1404) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crocus swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
Valspar has no exact twin of Night Magic Violet. The nearest is Fancy Pansy (1001-4A) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.6 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fancy Pansy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Puturple (PPG1248-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Night Magic Violet without repainting risk. See the full Puturple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Night Magic Violet is Purple Kiss (143-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Night Magic Violet. The nearest is Purple Premiere (DE5969) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Premiere swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Grape Illusion (1241), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Night Magic Violet without repainting risk. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Night Magic Violet is Grape Illusion (1241). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Grape Illusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Night Magic Violet
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Night Magic Violet is Grape Illusion (1241). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Kompozit is your counter, order Grape Illusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →