Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Pale Plum |
| SKU | PPG1177-5 |
| Hex | #A489A3 |
| RGB | 164, 137, 163 |
| HSL | 302°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Pale Plum
Pale Plum sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Pale Plum 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 Pale Plum 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 #A489A3 in HSL space. Pair Pale Plum 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 Pale Plum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pale Plum 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 PPG1177-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pale Plum
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Radiant Lilac (SW 74), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pale Plum without repainting risk. See the full Radiant Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pale Plum
At Behr, the closest color to Pale Plum is Uptown Girl (MQ5-33) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Uptown Girl swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pale Plum
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pale Plum is Carolina Plum (1384) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carolina Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pale Plum
Valspar has no exact twin of Pale Plum. The nearest is Gleeful Joy (1001-3C) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gleeful Joy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pale Plum
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pale Plum is Pale Plum (PPG1177-5). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pale Plum and you'll get the same color. See the full Pale Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pale Plum
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pale Plum is Plum-med Purple (246-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum-med Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pale Plum
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pale Plum is Violet Royale (HGSW 1434) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Royale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pale Plum
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pale Plum. The nearest is Grapevine (DET408) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 34 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grapevine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pale Plum
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 15.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pale Plum
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 12.96). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pale Plum
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pale Plum is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pale Plum
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pale Plum is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pale Plum
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 11.46). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pale Plum
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 5.09). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pale Plum
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 12.69). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pale Plum
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.23). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pale Plum
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 26.52). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pale Plum
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 21.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pale Plum
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Plum — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 18.14). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1177-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pale Plum
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pale Plum is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →