Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Violet Illusion |
| SKU | 41RB 30/290 |
| Hex | #AB85BB |
| RGB | 171, 133, 187 |
| HSL | 282°, 28%, 63% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Violet Illusion
Violet Illusion sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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 Illusion 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 Violet Illusion 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 #AB85BB in HSL space. Pair Violet Illusion 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 Illusion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Illusion 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 41RB 30/290 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Illusion
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Violet Illusion is Plum Blossom (SW 6974) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Blossom swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Violet Illusion
The closest Behr equivalent of Violet Illusion is Reserve (S120-5). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Reserve and you'll get the same color. See the full Reserve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Violet Illusion
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Violet Illusion. The nearest is Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crocus Petal Purple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Violet Illusion
The closest Valspar equivalent of Violet Illusion is Lavender Blaze (V001-2). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 30). If Valspar is your counter, order Lavender Blaze and you'll get the same color. See the full Lavender Blaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Violet Illusion
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Violet Illusion without repainting risk. See the full Purple Statice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Violet Illusion
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Violet Illusion. The nearest is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Illusion
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Violet Illusion. The nearest is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Violet Illusion
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Violet Illusion is Pleasant Dream (1186) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Violet Illusion
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Violet Illusion. The nearest is Satin Flower (1185) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Illusion
Kompozit has no exact twin of Violet Illusion. The nearest is Satin Flower (1185) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Satin Flower swatch →