Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Palisade Orchid |
| SKU | PPG1178-5 |
| Hex | #AF8EA5 |
| RGB | 175, 142, 165 |
| HSL | 318°, 17%, 62% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Palisade Orchid
Palisade Orchid sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Palisade Orchid 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 Palisade Orchid 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 #AF8EA5 in HSL space. Pair Palisade Orchid 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 Palisade Orchid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palisade Orchid 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 PPG1178-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Palisade Orchid. The nearest is Thistle (SW 6283) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Behr, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Uptown Girl (MQ5-33) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Uptown Girl swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
Valspar has no exact twin of Palisade Orchid. The nearest is Pinterested (V077-4) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinterested swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
The closest Glidden equivalent of Palisade Orchid is Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Palisade Orchid and you'll get the same color. See the full Palisade Orchid swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Purple Zinnia (246-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Zinnia swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Palisade Orchid. The nearest is Thistle (HGSW 2435) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Grapevine (DET408) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grapevine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palisade Orchid
At Kompozit, the closest color to Palisade Orchid is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →