Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Ash Violet |
| SKU | HGSW 2415 |
| Hex | #A29BAA |
| RGB | 162, 155, 170 |
| HSL | 268°, 8%, 64% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Ash Violet
Ash Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Ash 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 at every US brand
14 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
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Clare
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Ash Violet within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #A29BAA in HSL space. Pair Ash 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Ash Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ash 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2415 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ash Violet
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ash Violet is Ash Violet (SW 6549). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ash Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ash Violet
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Ash Violet is Grayed Lilac (344-3DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Grayed Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Grayed Lilac swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ash Violet
C2 Paint's nearest match is African Purple (C2-781), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Violet without repainting risk. See the full African Purple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ash Violet
At Valspar, the closest color to Ash Violet is Palace Walls (8004-48D) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palace Walls swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ash Violet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ash Violet is Gypsy's Gown (1311) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ash Violet
Clare has no exact twin of Ash Violet. The nearest is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ash Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Ash Violet. The nearest is Dusky Mood (1318) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ash Violet
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Ash Violet. The nearest is Wisteria (AF-585) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ash Violet
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Ash Violet. The nearest is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ash Violet
Behr has no exact twin of Ash Violet. The nearest is Masterpiece (MQ5-8) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Masterpiece swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ash Violet
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Ash Violet — the nearest deck color, Winterfell (DEGR79), is clearly different (ΔE 7.17). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2415 instead. See the full Winterfell swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ash Violet
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Ash Violet — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 10.79). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2415 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ash Violet
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Ash Violet — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 11.04). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2415 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ash Violet
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ash Violet — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 15.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2415 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →