Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Thistle |
| SKU | HGSW 2435 |
| Hex | #AA8E9A |
| RGB | 170, 142, 154 |
| HSL | 334°, 14%, 61% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Thistle
Thistle 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 magenta 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.
Thistle 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Thistle 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 #AA8E9A in HSL space. Pair Thistle 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 Thistle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thistle 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 2435 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thistle
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Thistle is Thistle (SW 6283). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Thistle and you'll get the same color. See the full Thistle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thistle
Valspar's nearest match is Pinterested (V077-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.1 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle without repainting risk. See the full Pinterested swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thistle
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle without repainting risk. See the full Luscious Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thistle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Thistle is Mystical Mauve (347-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystical Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Thistle
Behr has no exact twin of Thistle. The nearest is Desert Willow (180F-4) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desert Willow swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Thistle
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Cut Heather (1303), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Thistle
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Cut Heather (1303), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thistle
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Mauve Blush (2115-40), is clearly different (ΔE 5.61). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Mauve Blush swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thistle
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Ash Hollow (DE6046), is clearly different (ΔE 6.67). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Ash Hollow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thistle
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 7.96). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Thistle
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 8.71). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thistle
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 11.2). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Thistle
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 11.51). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Thistle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 16.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2435 instead. See the full Anita swatch →