Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Fresh Lavender |
| SKU | PPG1170-5 |
| Hex | #8E90B3 |
| RGB | 142, 144, 179 |
| HSL | 237°, 20%, 63% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Fresh Lavender
Fresh Lavender sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fresh Lavender 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 Fresh Lavender 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 #8E90B3 in HSL space. Pair Fresh Lavender 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 Fresh Lavender Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fresh Lavender 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 PPG1170-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fresh Lavender. The nearest is Brave Purple (SW 6823) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brave Purple swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
At Behr, the closest color to Fresh Lavender is Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lily Of The Nile swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Fresh Lavender is Violet Stone (2069-40). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Violet Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
At Valspar, the closest color to Fresh Lavender is Macaw (8003-48D) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macaw swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
The closest Glidden equivalent of Fresh Lavender is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Fresh Lavender and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fresh Lavender is Purple Dreams (142-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fresh Lavender. The nearest is Serenade (HGSW 1413) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serenade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fresh Lavender is Charcoal Dust (DE5927) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fresh Lavender is Velvet Crest (1248) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fresh Lavender is Lavender Spectacle (1283) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fresh Lavender
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fresh Lavender is Lavender Spectacle (1283) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →