Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Spring Lilac |
| SKU | PPG1170-4 |
| Hex | #B1B3CB |
| RGB | 177, 179, 203 |
| HSL | 235°, 20%, 75% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Spring Lilac
Spring Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Spring Lilac 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 Spring Lilac 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 #B1B3CB in HSL space. Pair Spring Lilac 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 Spring Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spring Lilac 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 PPG1170-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spring Lilac. The nearest is Awesome Violet (SW 6815) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Awesome Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Behr's nearest match is Silverberry (670F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Spring Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spring Lilac
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Spring Lilac is Blue Viola (1424) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Viola swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Valspar's nearest match is Soul Sister (8003-48C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Spring Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Soul Sister swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spring Lilac
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Spring Lilac is Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Spring Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Spring Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Spring Lilac. The nearest is Wintered Morn (342-3DB) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wintered Morn swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spring Lilac
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spring Lilac. The nearest is Gentry Violet (HGSW 1404) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentry Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Spring Lilac. The nearest is Spacious Sky (DE5919) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spacious Sky swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Spring Lilac. The nearest is Violet Crush (1288) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Crush swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Spring Lilac. The nearest is Violet Beauty (1296) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spring Lilac
Kompozit has no exact twin of Spring Lilac. The nearest is Violet Beauty (1296) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →