Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Egyptian Violet |
| SKU | PPG1168-7 |
| Hex | #3D496E |
| RGB | 61, 73, 110 |
| HSL | 225°, 29%, 34% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Egyptian Violet
At LRV 7, Egyptian Violet is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue 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 rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Egyptian Violet earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Egyptian Violet 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 #3D496E in HSL space. Pair Egyptian 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.
PPG / Glidden Egyptian Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Egyptian 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1168-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Egyptian Violet is Dignified (SW 6538). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dignified and you'll get the same color. See the full Dignified swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
Behr's nearest match is Bon Nuit (MQ5-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Egyptian Violet without repainting risk. See the full Bon Nuit swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Egyptian Violet is Wizard (CC-966) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wizard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
At Valspar, the closest color to Egyptian Violet is Skyline (8003-47G) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skyline swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
The closest Glidden equivalent of Egyptian Violet is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Glidden is your counter, order Egyptian Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Egyptian Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Egyptian Violet is Inky Blue (241-7DB). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Inky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Inky Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Egyptian Violet is Courtly Blue (HGSW 2391). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Courtly Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Courtly Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Jazz Age Blues (DET574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Egyptian Violet without repainting risk. See the full Jazz Age Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Egyptian Violet. The nearest is Silos District (JG-92) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silos District swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Egyptian Violet is Blue Maize (NO. CB11) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Maize swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Egyptian Violet. The nearest is Quiet Peace (0592) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Egyptian Violet is Cordon Bleu (C2-774) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cordon Bleu swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Egyptian Violet. The nearest is Napoleonic Blue (NAPOLEONIC BLUE) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Napoleonic Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Egyptian Violet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Egyptian Violet. The nearest is Quiet Peace (0592) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →