Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Twilight Violet |
| SKU | 50RB 32/114 |
| Hex | #A493A9 |
| RGB | 164, 147, 169 |
| HSL | 286°, 11%, 62% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Twilight Violet
Twilight Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Twilight Violet 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Twilight Violet 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 #A493A9 in HSL space. Pair Twilight Violet 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 Twilight Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Twilight Violet 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 32/114 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Twilight Violet
At Behr, the closest color to Twilight Violet is Uptown Girl (MQ5-33) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Uptown Girl swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twilight Violet
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Iris Bliss (1383), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Violet without repainting risk. See the full Iris Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Twilight Violet
The closest Valspar equivalent of Twilight Violet is Fields of Provence (V075-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Fields of Provence and you'll get the same color. See the full Fields of Provence swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Violet
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Twilight Violet. The nearest is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twilight Violet
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Twilight Violet is Rosy Purple (244-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Twilight Violet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Twilight Violet. The nearest is Grapevine (DET408) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grapevine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twilight Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Twilight Violet. The nearest is Lilac Blossom (1289) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twilight Violet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Twilight Violet. The nearest is Lilac Blossom (1289) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Twilight Violet
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Twilight Violet. The nearest is African Purple (C2-781) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full African Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Twilight Violet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Twilight Violet. The nearest is Lilac Blossom (1289) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →