Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sugared Plum |
| SKU | 40RB 43/233 |
| Hex | #C4A4CF |
| RGB | 196, 164, 207 |
| HSL | 285°, 31%, 73% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Sugared Plum
Sugared Plum sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Sugared Plum 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 Sugared Plum 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 #C4A4CF in HSL space. Pair Sugared Plum 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 Sugared Plum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sugared Plum 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 40RB 43/233 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sugared Plum
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sugared Plum. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sugared Plum
At Behr, the closest color to Sugared Plum is Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Gladiola swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sugared Plum
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sugared Plum. The nearest is Amethyst Cream (2071-50) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Cream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sugared Plum
Valspar's nearest match is Meadow Thistle (V038-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.2 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Sugared Plum without repainting risk. See the full Meadow Thistle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sugared Plum
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sugared Plum. The nearest is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sugared Plum
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sugared Plum is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Wishes swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sugared Plum
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sugared Plum. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sugared Plum
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sugared Plum. The nearest is Prize Winning Orchid (DE6004) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Prize Winning Orchid swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sugared Plum
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sugared Plum is Graceful Garden (1184) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sugared Plum
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sugared Plum is Graceful Garden (1184) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sugared Plum
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sugared Plum is Graceful Garden (1184) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →