Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Decanting |
| SKU | S120-4 |
| Hex | #BEA1CD |
| RGB | 190, 161, 205 |
| HSL | 280°, 31%, 72% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Decanting
Decanting sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Decanting 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
Benjamin Moore
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 Decanting 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 #BEA1CD in HSL space. Pair Decanting 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 Decanting Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Decanting 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 S120-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Decanting
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Decanting is Berry Frappé (SW 9068) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Decanting
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Decanting. The nearest is Heather Plum (1396) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heather Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Decanting
Valspar's nearest match is Purple Gala (4002-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39.1 vs 41) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Decanting without repainting risk. See the full Purple Gala swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Decanting
Glidden's nearest match is Sugared Plum (40RB 43/233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Decanting without repainting risk. See the full Sugared Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Decanting
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Decanting. The nearest is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Birthday Wishes swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Decanting
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Decanting. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Decanting
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Decanting is Purple Prophet (DE5983). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Purple Prophet and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Prophet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Decanting
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Decanting. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Decanting
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Decanting. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Decanting
Kompozit has no exact twin of Decanting. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →