Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Purple Essence |
| SKU | PPG1176-4 |
| Hex | #C2B1C8 |
| RGB | 194, 177, 200 |
| HSL | 284°, 17%, 74% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Purple Essence
Purple Essence sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Purple Essence 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 Purple Essence 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 #C2B1C8 in HSL space. Pair Purple Essence 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 Purple Essence Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Essence 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 PPG1176-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Essence
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Essence is Magical (SW 6829) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Essence
Behr has no exact twin of Purple Essence. The nearest is Subdued Hue (120E-3) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subdued Hue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Essence
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Purple Essence. The nearest is Angelina (1376) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Angelina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Essence
At Valspar, the closest color to Purple Essence is Orchid House (1001-6A) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orchid House swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Essence
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Purple Essence is Purple Essence (PPG1176-4). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Purple Essence and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Essence swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Essence
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Purple Essence is Thistled (245-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistled swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Essence
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Essence is Magical (HGSW 1425) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Essence
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Madder Blue (DE5926), is clearly different (ΔE 7.14). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Madder Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Essence
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Day-to-day (JG-123), is clearly different (ΔE 16.57). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Essence
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Purple Essence. The nearest is Sugared Almond (NO. 9913) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugared Almond swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Essence
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Essence without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Essence
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Essence without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Purple Essence
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Hue is the Artist? (R115), is clearly different (ΔE 7.88). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Essence
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 7.81). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Essence
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 16.96). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Purple Essence
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 7.84). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Purple Essence
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 11.25). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Essence
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 18.53). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Purple Essence
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Essence — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 12.25). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-4 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Essence
Kompozit's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Essence without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →