Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sonata Mauve |
| SKU | 30RR 30/103 |
| Hex | #AA8F9A |
| RGB | 170, 143, 154 |
| HSL | 336°, 14%, 61% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Sonata Mauve
Sonata Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Sonata Mauve 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 Sonata Mauve 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 #AA8F9A in HSL space. Pair Sonata Mauve 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 Sonata Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sonata Mauve 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 30RR 30/103 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sonata Mauve is Thistle (SW 6283). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Thistle and you'll get the same color. See the full Thistle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
Behr has no exact twin of Sonata Mauve. The nearest is Desert Willow (180F-4) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desert Willow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
Valspar's nearest match is Pinterested (V077-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.1 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Sonata Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Pinterested swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sonata Mauve is Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luscious Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sonata Mauve. The nearest is Pouty Purple (345-4DB) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pouty Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sonata Mauve is Thistle (HGSW 2435). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Thistle and you'll get the same color. See the full Thistle swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sonata Mauve. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sonata Mauve. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sonata Mauve
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sonata Mauve. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →