Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Wild Wisteria |
| SKU | PPG1170-6 |
| Hex | #686B93 |
| RGB | 104, 107, 147 |
| HSL | 236°, 17%, 49% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Wild Wisteria
With an LRV of 16, Wild Wisteria is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Wild Wisteria works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Wild Wisteria 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 #686B93 in HSL space. Pair Wild Wisteria 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 Wild Wisteria Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wild Wisteria 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 PPG1170-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Wild Wisteria. The nearest is Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forget-Me-Not swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
At Behr, the closest color to Wild Wisteria is Peruvian Violet (660F-6) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peruvian Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
At Valspar, the closest color to Wild Wisteria is Shadow Mountain (8003-48E) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Mountain swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
The closest Glidden equivalent of Wild Wisteria is Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Glidden is your counter, order Wild Wisteria and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Wisteria swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Wild Wisteria is Inky Glaze (242-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inky Glaze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Wild Wisteria. The nearest is Violet Obsession (HGSW 1412) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Obsession swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Wild Wisteria. The nearest is Ocean Night (DE5901) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Night swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Wild Wisteria. The nearest is Pitch Blue (NO. 220) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wild Wisteria
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Wild Wisteria is Mystery (C2-776) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystery swatch →