Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Smoky Grape |
| SKU | PPG1174-5 |
| Hex | #9C90A6 |
| RGB | 156, 144, 166 |
| HSL | 273°, 11%, 61% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Smoky Grape
Smoky Grape sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Smoky Grape 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Grape 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 #9C90A6 in HSL space. Pair Smoky Grape 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 Smoky Grape Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Grape 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 PPG1174-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Grape
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Berry Cream (SW 9075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Grape without repainting risk. See the full Berry Cream swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At Behr, the closest color to Smoky Grape is Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duchess Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoky Grape is Hazy Lilac (2116-40) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoky Grape is Fields of Provence (V075-4) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Provence swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Grape
The closest Glidden equivalent of Smoky Grape is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Grape and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Grape is Pouty Purple (345-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pouty Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Grape
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Berry Crème (HGSW 2424), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Grape without repainting risk. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Smoky Grape is Lilac Blossom (1289) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smoky Grape is Lilac Blossom (1289) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoky Grape is African Purple (C2-781) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full African Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Grape
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smoky Grape is Lilac Blossom (1289) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →