Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Pale Plum |
| SKU | PPG1177-5 |
| Hex | #A489A3 |
| RGB | 164, 137, 163 |
| HSL | 302°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| 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 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 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 →
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 →
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 →