Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Ancestry Violet |
| SKU | S100-4 |
| Hex | #9792CC |
| RGB | 151, 146, 204 |
| HSL | 245°, 36%, 69% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Ancestry Violet
Ancestry Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ancestry Violet 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
10 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Ancestry Violet within Behr'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 #9792CC in HSL space. Pair Ancestry Violet 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.
Behr Ancestry Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ancestry Violet 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 Behr S100-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Ancestry Violet
Valspar has no exact twin of Ancestry Violet. The nearest is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ancestry Violet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ancestry Violet. The nearest is Purple Dreams (142-5DB) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ancestry Violet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ancestry Violet. The nearest is Star Of Persia (DEFD01) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ancestry Violet
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bailey Bells (1262), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Ancestry Violet without repainting risk. See the full Bailey Bells swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ancestry Violet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ancestry Violet is Purple Haze (1255) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Haze swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ancestry Violet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ancestry Violet is Purple Haze (1255) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Haze swatch →