Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Violet Eclipse |
| SKU | PPG1176-5 |
| Hex | #A387AC |
| RGB | 163, 135, 172 |
| HSL | 285°, 18%, 60% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Violet Eclipse
Violet Eclipse sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Violet Eclipse 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 Violet Eclipse 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 #A387AC in HSL space. Pair Violet Eclipse 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 Violet Eclipse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Eclipse 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 PPG1176-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Baroness (SW 6837) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baroness swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Behr has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Reserve (S120-5) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reserve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Hyacinth swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At Valspar, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Gleeful Joy (1001-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gleeful Joy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Violet Eclipse is Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Violet Eclipse and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Eclipse swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Spiny Urchin (245-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiny Urchin swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Violet Royale (HGSW 1434) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Royale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Star Of Persia (DEFD01), is clearly different (ΔE 6.4). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 12.69). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 11.35). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Pleasant Dream (1186) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Yolanda (1235) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 34 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 14.52). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 5.93). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 14.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 13.8). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 22.1). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 21.22). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Eclipse — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 20.93). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1176-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Kompozit has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Yolanda (1235) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda swatch →