Purple Gladiola by Behr paint color
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Ref. #BFA8D3 · MQ4-59

Purple Gladiola

44%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Gladiola MQ4-59 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BFA8D3, LRV 44 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amethyst Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Gladiola Technical Profile

HEX Code#BFA8D3
RGB191, 168, 211
LRV43.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypurple
BrandBehr

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Purple Gladiola in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purple Gladiola in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPurple Gladiola
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAmethyst Cream

Amethyst Cream

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Candied Hearts

Kilz

Nearly identical

Purple Gala

Valspar

Very similar

Purple Possibility

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sugared Plum

PPG

Very similar

Purple Premiere

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Cherish the Moment

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Berry Frappé

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Birthday Wishes

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Shallot

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Gladiola

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Gladiola

#BFA8D3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85AC

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Gladiola

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Purple Gladiola

Complement

Jardin

Purple Gladiola Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Prussian Plum

Pop

Mulberry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Plum Shade

Pop

Antique Treasure

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Garnish

Pop

Agave Plant

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Purple Gladiola.

Midsummer Dream

Behr · 690F-4

#B8ABC8

Silverberry

Behr · 670F-4

#B6B4CD

Svelte

Behr · M100-3

#B7A5E3

Plum Blossom

Behr · 650E-3

#AEB0DA

Wild Violet

Behr · PPH-38

#ACA7CB

Violeta Silvestre

Behr · PPH-38 (HISP)

#ACA7CB

More purple colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Classic Rose

Kilz · RA220-01

#DCCDE4

Evocative Antonia

Vista Paint · 7170

#CDC3DC

Hydrangea

Benjamin Moore · 1390

#B599BE

Sunset Serenade

Hirshfield's · 1236

#594265

Mount Nirvana

Valspar · 8004-45B

#C6CCD6

Crocus Petal Purple

Benjamin Moore · 2071-40

#9B81BA

Purple Gladiola — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Gladiola have?
Purple Gladiola by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Gladiola in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Gladiola from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Gladiola are Amethyst Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Candied Hearts by Kilz (a near-identical match), Purple Gala by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Gladiola's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Purple Gladiola?
Purple Gladiola has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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