Violet Hush
90RR 31/100 · #E5E2E7 · LRV 31 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
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What Color Is Violet Hush, Really?
Violet Hush reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Glidden 90RR 31/100 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Violet Hush
Violet Hush is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Violet Hush
Violet Hush sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Most complaints about Violet Hush are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 31/100 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Lady's SlipperSW 7139 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.8 | 76 | Color page → |
| Behr | Lilac MistPPU16-06 · Behr | 1.0 | 77 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Dreamy Cloud2117-70 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 77 | Color page → |
| Valspar | SubtleT542 · Valspar | 2.0 | 76.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Orchid PetalPPG1177-1 · PPG / Glidden | 0.9 | 77 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Softened Lilac346-1DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 77 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Violet Hush within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E5E2E7 in HSL space. Pair Violet Hush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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