Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Cleopatra's Gown |
| SKU | PPG1249-7 |
| Hex | #7A5189 |
| RGB | 122, 81, 137 |
| HSL | 284°, 26%, 43% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Cleopatra's Gown
With an LRV of 12, Cleopatra's Gown is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Cleopatra's Gown works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
7 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Cleopatra's Gown 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 #7A5189 in HSL space. Pair Cleopatra's Gown 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 Cleopatra's Gown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cleopatra's Gown 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 PPG1249-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cleopatra's Gown
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Passionate Purple (SW 6981), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Cleopatra's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Passionate Purple swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cleopatra's Gown
Behr has no exact twin of Cleopatra's Gown. The nearest is Birthstone (MQ4-62) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Birthstone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cleopatra's Gown
Valspar's nearest match is Sonic Plum (4002-10C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.4 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Cleopatra's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Sonic Plum swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cleopatra's Gown
At Glidden, the closest color to Cleopatra's Gown is Royal Lilac (PPG1250-7) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Royal Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cleopatra's Gown
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Purple Tulips (145-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Cleopatra's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Purple Tulips swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cleopatra's Gown
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cleopatra's Gown is Vibrant Orchid (DE6000) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vibrant Orchid swatch →