Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Purple Statice |
| SKU | PPG1249-5 |
| Hex | #A885B5 |
| RGB | 168, 133, 181 |
| HSL | 284°, 24%, 62% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| 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 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 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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Statice
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Star Of Persia (DEFD01), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Statice
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 15.37). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Statice
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 12.3). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Rangwali 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Statice
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Yolanda (1235), is clearly different (ΔE 5.23). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Yolanda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Purple Statice
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 17.23). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Statice
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 8.53). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Statice
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 16.43). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Purple Statice
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 16.5). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Purple Statice
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 21.51). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Statice
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 20.21). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Purple Statice
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 23.56). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Statice
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Statice — the nearest deck color, Yolanda (1235), is clearly different (ΔE 5.23). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1249-5 instead. See the full Yolanda swatch →