Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Violet Eclipse |
| SKU | PPG1176-5 |
| Hex | #A387AC |
| RGB | 163, 135, 172 |
| HSL | 285°, 18%, 60% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Violet Eclipse
Violet Eclipse sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Violet Eclipse 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
10 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Violet Eclipse 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 #A387AC in HSL space. Pair Violet Eclipse 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 Violet Eclipse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Eclipse 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 PPG1176-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Baroness (SW 6837) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baroness swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Behr has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Reserve (S120-5) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reserve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Hyacinth swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At Valspar, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Gleeful Joy (1001-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gleeful Joy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
The closest Glidden equivalent of Violet Eclipse is Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Violet Eclipse and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Eclipse swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Spiny Urchin (245-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiny Urchin swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Violet Eclipse is Violet Royale (HGSW 1434) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Royale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Pleasant Dream (1186) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Yolanda (1235) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 34 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Eclipse
Kompozit has no exact twin of Violet Eclipse. The nearest is Yolanda (1235) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda swatch →