Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Purple Statice |
| SKU | PPG1249-5 |
| Hex | #A885B5 |
| RGB | 168, 133, 181 |
| HSL | 284°, 24%, 62% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Purple Statice
Purple Statice 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 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 Statice 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 Purple Statice 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 #A885B5 in HSL space. Pair Purple Statice 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 Statice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Statice 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 PPG1249-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Statice
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Purple Statice is Plum Blossom (SW 6974). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Plum Blossom and you'll get the same color. See the full Plum Blossom swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Statice
Behr's nearest match is Reserve (S120-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Statice without repainting risk. See the full Reserve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Statice
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Purple Statice. The nearest is Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Hyacinth swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Statice
At Valspar, the closest color to Purple Statice is Lavender Blaze (V001-2) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Statice
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Purple Statice is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Purple Statice and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Statice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Statice
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Purple Statice. The nearest is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Statice
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Statice is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Statice
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Purple Statice is Pleasant Dream (1186) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →