HGTV Home → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of HGTV Home Wood Violet HGSW6557
The closest Glidden colour is Purple Rain (PPG1174-6), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Purple Rain is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.54 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between HGTV Home and Glidden
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Glidden are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Purple Rain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 15.67HGTV Home is 16
- Hex
- #736A86#7A6B85 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Purple Rain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grape Jelly PPG1177-6ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Ancient Violet 10RB 17/122ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Frosted Mulberry 70RB 18/117ΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Wood Violet HGSW6557 matched across all 13 brands →