Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Delectable |
| SKU | 650F-4 |
| Hex | #9497C9 |
| RGB | 148, 151, 201 |
| HSL | 237°, 33%, 68% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Delectable
Delectable sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Delectable 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Delectable 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 #9497C9 in HSL space. Pair Delectable 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 Delectable Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Delectable 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 650F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Delectable
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Delectable is Dahlia (SW 6816) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Delectable
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Delectable is Persian Violet (1419) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Delectable
Valspar's nearest match is Fields of Heather (8001-47D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Delectable without repainting risk. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Delectable
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Delectable. The nearest is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Delectable
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Delectable is Purple Dreams (142-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Delectable
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Delectable is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Delectable
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bailey Bells (1262), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Delectable without repainting risk. See the full Bailey Bells swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Delectable
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Delectable is Purple Haze (1255) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) 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 Delectable
At Kompozit, the closest color to Delectable is Purple Haze (1255) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Haze swatch →