Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Plum Perfect |
| SKU | PPG1250-5 |
| Hex | #B48AC2 |
| RGB | 180, 138, 194 |
| HSL | 285°, 31%, 65% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Plum Perfect
Plum Perfect sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect 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 #B48AC2 in HSL space. Pair Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Plum Perfect 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 PPG1250-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Plum Perfect. The nearest is Drama Violet (SW 6978) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drama Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Behr has no exact twin of Plum Perfect. The nearest is Bed Of Roses (680D-5) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bed Of Roses swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Lilac Pink (2074-40), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Lilac Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Valspar's nearest match is Lavender Blaze (V001-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29.4 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Plum Perfect without repainting risk. See the full Lavender Blaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Plum Perfect
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Plum Perfect is Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5). At ΔE 0.25 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Plum Perfect and you'll get the same color. See the full Plum Perfect swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Plum Perfect. The nearest is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plum Perfect
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Plum Perfect. The nearest is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Plum Perfect
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Plum Perfect is Lavender Sweater (DE5998) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Sweater swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 24.34). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 13.61). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Plum Perfect
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Plum Perfect is Cut Velvet (1192) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cut Velvet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Plum Perfect
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Plum Perfect is Satin Flower (1185) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 18.37). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Plum Perfect
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 13.31). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 17.35). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 17.86). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 33.67). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 28.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Plum Perfect
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Perfect — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 25.26). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1250-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Plum Perfect
At Kompozit, the closest color to Plum Perfect is Satin Flower (1185) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Satin Flower swatch →