Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Purple Essence |
| SKU | PPG1176-4 |
| Hex | #C2B0C8 |
| RGB | 194, 176, 200 |
| HSL | 285°, 18%, 74% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Purple Essence
Purple Essence sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Purple Essence 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 Purple Essence 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 #C2B0C8 in HSL space. Pair Purple Essence 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 Purple Essence Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Essence 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 PPG1176-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Essence
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Essence is Magical (SW 6829) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Essence
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Purple Essence. The nearest is Angelina (1376) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Angelina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Essence
At Valspar, the closest color to Purple Essence is Orchid House (1001-6A) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orchid House swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Purple Essence
The closest Glidden equivalent of Purple Essence is Purple Essence (PPG1176-4). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Purple Essence and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Essence swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Essence
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Purple Essence is Thistled (245-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistled swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Essence
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Essence is Magical (HGSW 1425) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Essence
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Essence without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Essence
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Essence without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Essence
Kompozit's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Essence without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →