Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Purple Surf |
| SKU | PPG1173-5 |
| Hex | #9B95A9 |
| RGB | 155, 149, 169 |
| HSL | 258°, 10%, 62% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Purple Surf
Purple Surf 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 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 Surf 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 Surf 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 #9B95A9 in HSL space. Pair Purple Surf 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 Surf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Surf 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 PPG1173-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Surf
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Surf is Ash Violet (SW 6549) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Surf
At Behr, the closest color to Purple Surf is Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duchess Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Surf
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Wisteria (AF-585), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Wisteria swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Surf
Valspar has no exact twin of Purple Surf. The nearest is Fields of Provence (V075-4) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields of Provence swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Surf
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Purple Surf is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Purple Surf and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Surf
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Purple Surf is Provence (343-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Provence swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Surf
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Surf is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Surf
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Purple Surf is Bay Fog (DE5934) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Fog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Surf
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Times Past (JG-94), is clearly different (ΔE 12.29). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Times Past swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Surf
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Worsted (NO. 284), is clearly different (ΔE 12.64). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Surf
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lilac Blossom (1289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Surf without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Surf
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lilac Blossom (1289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Surf without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Purple Surf
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Harbour Grey (CA195), is clearly different (ΔE 11.97). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Surf
C2 Paint's nearest match is African Purple (C2-781), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Surf without repainting risk. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Surf
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 5.33). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Purple Surf
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 12.12). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Purple Surf
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 23.68). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Surf
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Purple Surf
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Surf — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 16.7). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1173-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Surf
Kompozit's nearest match is Lilac Blossom (1289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Surf without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →