Purple Gladiola MQ4-59 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BFA8D3, estimated 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.
Behr · #BFA8D3 · MQ4-59
Purple Gladiola
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Gladiola Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFA8D3
RGB191, 168, 211
Estimated LRV43.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Purple Gladiola
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Gladiola
#BFA8D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AC
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Purple Gladiola Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Purple Gladiola from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Gladiola are Amethyst Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Candied Hearts by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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