Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Meadow Thistle |
| SKU | V038-3 |
| Hex | #C2A6CC |
| RGB | 194, 166, 204 |
| HSL | 284°, 27%, 73% |
| LRV | 43.2 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Meadow Thistle
Meadow Thistle sits in the mid-range at LRV 43.2, 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.
Meadow Thistle 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Meadow Thistle within Valspar'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 #C2A6CC in HSL space. Pair Meadow Thistle 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.
Valspar Meadow Thistle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Meadow Thistle 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 Valspar V038-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Meadow Thistle is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43.2) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
At Behr, the closest color to Meadow Thistle is Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.2) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Gladiola swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Meadow Thistle. The nearest is Heather Plum (1396) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heather Plum swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Meadow Thistle is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43.2) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
Glidden's nearest match is Sugared Plum (40RB 43/233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.2) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Meadow Thistle without repainting risk. See the full Sugared Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Meadow Thistle is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.2) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Wishes swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Meadow Thistle is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43.2) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Meadow Thistle is Purple Prophet (DE5983) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43.2) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Prophet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Meadow Thistle. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Graceful Garden (1184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43.2) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Meadow Thistle without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Meadow Thistle
Kompozit's nearest match is Graceful Garden (1184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.2) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Meadow Thistle without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →