Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Palisade Orchid |
| SKU | PPG1178-5 |
| Hex | #AF8EA5 |
| RGB | 175, 142, 165 |
| HSL | 318°, 17%, 62% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Palisade Orchid
Palisade Orchid sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Palisade Orchid 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 Palisade Orchid 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 #AF8EA5 in HSL space. Pair Palisade Orchid 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 Palisade Orchid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palisade Orchid 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 PPG1178-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Palisade Orchid. The nearest is Thistle (SW 6283) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Behr, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Uptown Girl (MQ5-33) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) 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 Palisade Orchid
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Iris Bliss (1383), is clearly different (ΔE 5.14). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Iris Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Valspar has no exact twin of Palisade Orchid. The nearest is Pinterested (V077-4) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinterested swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Palisade Orchid is Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Palisade Orchid and you'll get the same color. See the full Palisade Orchid swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Purple Zinnia (246-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Zinnia swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Palisade Orchid. The nearest is Thistle (HGSW 2435) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Grapevine (DET408) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grapevine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 15.08). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 11.91). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 11.45). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 9.43). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 13.34). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 20.92). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 25.93). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 20.65). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Palisade Orchid — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 18.29). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1178-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Kompozit, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →