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GLIDDEN · PPG1172-2

Glidden Winter Morn#EAE8EC · LRV 81

Winter Morn reads as a violet / cool — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG1172-2 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN WINTER MORN
RGB 234, 232, 236 LRV 81

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Winter Morn
SKU PPG1172-2
Hex #EAE8EC
RGB 234, 232, 236
HSL 270°, 10%, 92%
LRV 81
Undertone violet / cool
Family Purple

About Glidden Winter Morn

Winter Morn is very light — LRV 81, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Winter Morn shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.

Closest matches at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6819 · #E8E6E7 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 80
SW 7141 · #ECE7ED · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 81
SW 7138 · #E9EBEE · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 83
SW 6995 · #E8EAEA · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 0
SW 7135 · #E4E9ED · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 81

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All purple at Behr →
PPL-22 · #EBE9EC · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 82
730A-2 · #EBE5E9 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 80
PR-W02 · #EAE7E7 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 80
PR-W03 · #EEE8E8 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 82
PPL-54 · #E5E9EB · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 81

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
2116-70 · #EBE9EA · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 81
2069-70 · #E8E8EF · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 79
882 · #E9E7E8 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 79
2115-70 · #ECE9E8 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 80
2114-70 · #ECE7E5 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 79

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.1
All purple at Valspar →
8007-1A · #E7E7E6 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 80
8007-6G · #ECEBE8 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 83
7004-3 · #EBEBE8 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 82.7
7004-11 · #EAECEA · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 83.5
V149 · #EAECEA · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 83.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.51
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1172-2 · #EAE7EB · ΔE 0.51 · LRV 81
PPG1014-1 · #EAE8E7 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 81
PPG1043-1 · #E7E8E8 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 81
PPG1164-1 · #E7EBED · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 83
PPG1042-1 · #E4EAED · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 81

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.11
All purple at Dutch Boy →
142-1DB · #E5E6E8 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 79
101-1DB · #F3E9EC · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 83
103-1DB · #F0E5E5 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 80
147-1DB · #EEE3E8 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 79
139-1DB · #E4EAED · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 82
HGSW 4062 · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 83
HGSW 7004 · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 83
HGSW 4027 · #ECECE7 · ΔE 5.22 · LRV 84
HGSW 4051 · #E9EBE7 · ΔE 5.23 · LRV 83
HGSW 7007 · #E9EBE7 · ΔE 5.23 · LRV 83

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.5
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5931 · #E7E6ED · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 73
DE6344 · #E5E7E9 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 74
DE6358 · #EAEAEA · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 76
DE6372 · #ECEBEA · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 77
DE5952 · #ECE7F2 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 75

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.35
All purple at Magnolia Home →
JG-115 · #E5E8E4 · ΔE 5.35 · LRV 80
JG-107 · #F1EFE8 · ΔE 5.97 · LRV 86
JG-111 · #EDECE5 · ΔE 6.02 · LRV 84
JG-22 · #E5E4DB · ΔE 7.07 · LRV 77
JG-23 · #EEE8DB · ΔE 8.28 · LRV 81

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.41
All purple at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 273 · #ECEBE9 · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 83
NO. 314 · #DFE6EA · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 78
NO. 269 · #E8EEEA · ΔE 6.33 · LRV 84
NO. 245 · #F6E4E4 · ΔE 6.63 · LRV 81
NO. 302 · #F4E7DD · ΔE 7.4 · LRV 82

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1230 · #EEE8EA · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 82
1237 · #ECE5EC · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 80
1195 · #EDE3E8 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 79
1272 · #EAEAE7 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 82
0635 · #E3ECED · ΔE 5.91 · LRV 82

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1237 · #EBE5EB · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 80
1230 · #EFE8E9 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 81
1195 · #EFE4E9 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 79
1272 · #E8E8E5 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 81
0635 · #E2ECED · ΔE 6.32 · LRV 81

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.86
All purple at Rodda →
R002 · #EFEDEA · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 85
CA025 · #E8E8E4 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 80
CA019 · #EBEAE4 · ΔE 5.5 · LRV 82
CA043 · #EEEAE3 · ΔE 5.62 · LRV 82
CA021 · #EDE9E0 · ΔE 6.58 · LRV 82

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All purple at C2 Paint →
C2-996 · #EAE7E6 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 80
C2-531 · #F2E9E7 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 83
C2-788 · #E8E5E1 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 79
C2-740 · #EBECE9 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 84
C2-724 · #E4EDEC · ΔE 6.43 · LRV 83

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All purple at Clare →
PNT100-LT-12 · #EAEAE8 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 82
PNT100-LT-05 · #E6E6E4 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 79
PNT100-LT-11 · #E8E4DE · ΔE 5.21 · LRV 78
PNT100-LT-06 · #E3E7E4 · ΔE 5.27 · LRV 79
PNT100-LT-72 · #DDE6DF · ΔE 8.41 · LRV 77

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All purple at Portola Paints →
SABLE · #EDEDF1 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 85
ELLIE · #EAE8E6 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 81
ORIGAMI · #F1EEE9 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 86
KASHMIR · #F0E9E0 · ΔE 6.48 · LRV 82
CASA FORMA · #F3EAD9 · ΔE 9.84 · LRV 83

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 11.57
All purple at Annie Sloan →
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 11.57 · LRV 49
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 12.68 · LRV 47
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 13.36 · LRV 50
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 13.75 · LRV 52
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 16.68 · LRV 60

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.32
All purple at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 7.32 · LRV 86
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 7.94 · LRV 92
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 11.57 · LRV 65
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 12.47 · LRV 84
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 12.8 · LRV 73

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.6
All purple at Rust-Oleum →
285140 · #F6F7F9 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 93
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 9.42 · LRV 64
329598 · #FBF6E0 · ΔE 12.18 · LRV 92
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 16.64 · LRV 57
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 17.55 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All purple at Kompozit →
1237 · #EBE5EB · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 80
1230 · #EFE8E9 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 82
1195 · #EFE4E9 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 80
1272 · #E8E8E5 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 81
0635 · #E2ECED · ΔE 6.32 · LRV 82

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Winter Morn within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1043-1 · LRV 81
59BB 81/022 · LRV 81
PPG1247-1 · LRV 80
10BB 83/017 · LRV 83
50BG 83/009 · LRV 83
30GG 83/013 · LRV 83

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #EAE8EC in HSL space. Pair Winter Morn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#EAE8EC + #EAECE8
TRIADIC
#EAE8EC · #ECEAE8 · #E8ECEA
ANALOGOUS
#E8E8EC · #EAE8EC · #ECE8EC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.22:1 fail
Sample text on black
17.25:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Winter Morn Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Winter Morn 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 PPG1172-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Morn

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Feathery Lilac (SW 7141), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Morn without repainting risk. See the full Feathery Lilac swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Winter Morn

The closest Behr equivalent of Winter Morn is Dried Lavender (PPL-22). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). If Behr is your counter, order Dried Lavender and you'll get the same color. See the full Dried Lavender swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Morn

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mirage White (2116-70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Morn without repainting risk. See the full Mirage White swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Winter Morn

At Valspar, the closest color to Winter Morn is Teapot (8007-1A) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 81) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teapot swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Morn

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Winter Morn is Winter Morn (PPG1172-2). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Winter Morn and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Morn swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Morn

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Winter Morn. The nearest is Lil' Snowflake (139-1DB) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lil' Snowflake swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Morn

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Morn — the nearest deck color, White Core (HGSW 4051), is clearly different (ΔE 5.23). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1172-2 instead. See the full White Core swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winter Morn

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Winter Morn is Vapor (DE6358) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 76 vs 81) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vapor swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winter Morn

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Morn — the nearest deck color, Cloudy Gray (JG-115), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1172-2 instead. See the full Cloudy Gray swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter Morn

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Winter Morn is Wevet (NO. 273) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 81) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wevet swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Morn

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Crescent Moon (1230), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Morn without repainting risk. See the full Crescent Moon swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winter Morn

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Winter Morn is Easter Bunny (1237) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 81) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easter Bunny swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Winter Morn

Rodda has no exact twin of Winter Morn. The nearest is Standard White (CA025) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Standard White swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Morn

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winter Morn is Mainsail (C2-996) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 81) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mainsail swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Winter Morn

Clare has no exact twin of Winter Morn. The nearest is Classic (PNT100-LT-12) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Classic swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Winter Morn

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Winter Morn is Ellie (ELLIE) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ellie swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Winter Morn

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Morn — the nearest deck color, Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE), is clearly different (ΔE 16.68). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1172-2 instead. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Winter Morn

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Morn — the nearest deck color, Jane (BD-JA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.32). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1172-2 instead. See the full Jane swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Winter Morn

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Winter Morn. The nearest is Linen White (285140) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 93 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Linen White swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Morn

At Kompozit, the closest color to Winter Morn is Easter Bunny (1237) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 81) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easter Bunny swatch →

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