Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Ashberry |
| SKU | PPG1179-5 |
| Hex | #B396A5 |
| RGB | 179, 150, 165 |
| HSL | 329°, 16%, 65% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Ashberry
Ashberry 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 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.
Ashberry 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Ashberry within PPG / 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 #B396A5 in HSL space. Pair Ashberry 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.
PPG / Glidden Ashberry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ashberry 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1179-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ashberry
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ashberry is Rosé (SW 6290) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosé swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ashberry
Behr's nearest match is Fond Memory (130F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Ashberry without repainting risk. See the full Fond Memory swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ashberry
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Ashberry. The nearest is Iris Bliss (1383) at ΔE 4.34 — 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 Iris Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ashberry
At Valspar, the closest color to Ashberry is Dusty Lavender (1002-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.2 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ashberry
The closest Glidden equivalent of Ashberry is Ashberry (PPG1179-5). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Ashberry and you'll get the same color. See the full Ashberry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ashberry
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ashberry is Jasmine Flower (301-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jasmine Flower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ashberry
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Grapevine (DET408), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Ashberry without repainting risk. See the full Grapevine swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ashberry
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ashberry is Play Time (1220) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Play Time swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ashberry
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ashberry is Play Time (1220) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Play Time swatch →