Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Soft Amethyst |
| SKU | 50RB 34/153 |
| Hex | #CFB7C9 |
| RGB | 207, 183, 201 |
| HSL | 315°, 20%, 76% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Soft Amethyst
Soft Amethyst sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Soft Amethyst 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 Soft Amethyst 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 #CFB7C9 in HSL space. Pair Soft Amethyst 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 Soft Amethyst Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Soft Amethyst 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 50RB 34/153 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Soft Amethyst. The nearest is Delightful (SW 6289) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Delightful swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Behr has no exact twin of Soft Amethyst. The nearest is Plymouth Notch (180E-3) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plymouth Notch swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Soft Amethyst is Wishing Well (1389) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 34) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wishing Well swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Valspar has no exact twin of Soft Amethyst. The nearest is Mischief (V076-2) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 52.2 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mischief swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Soft Amethyst is Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Soft Amethyst and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Amethyst swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Soft Amethyst is Peony Perfect (246-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peony Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Soft Amethyst. The nearest is Furtive Mauve (HGSW 2436) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Furtive Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Antique Heather (DE5975), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Amethyst without repainting risk. See the full Antique Heather swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Cinnamon Sugar (JG-133), is clearly different (ΔE 14.12). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Cinnamon Sugar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Soft Amethyst is Sugared Almond (NO. 9913) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugared Almond swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Soft Amethyst is Lavender Blessing (1211) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blessing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Soft Amethyst is Lavender Blessing (1211) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blessing swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Hue is the Artist? (R115), is clearly different (ΔE 7.28). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Cool Fog (BD9), is clearly different (ΔE 9.79). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Cool Fog swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 12.73). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 8.6). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 10.66). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG), is clearly different (ΔE 13.69). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Soft Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 13.22). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50RB 34/153 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Soft Amethyst
At Kompozit, the closest color to Soft Amethyst is Lavender Blessing (1211) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 52 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blessing swatch →