Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Minstrel Rose |
| SKU | S140-4 |
| Hex | #C98BB1 |
| RGB | 201, 139, 177 |
| HSL | 323°, 36%, 67% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Minstrel Rose
Minstrel Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Minstrel Rose 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Minstrel Rose 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 #C98BB1 in HSL space. Pair Minstrel Rose 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 Minstrel Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Minstrel Rose 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 S140-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Minstrel Rose. The nearest is Ice Plant (SW 6847) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ice Plant swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Minstrel Rose. The nearest is Victorian Purple (1370) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Victorian Purple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Minstrel Rose is Bossy-Pants Pink (V040-4) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31.3 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bossy-Pants Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Minstrel Rose is Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauve Magic swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
Glidden's nearest match is Pink Mauve (10RR 32/258), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Minstrel Rose without repainting risk. See the full Pink Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Minstrel Rose. The nearest is Brisked Berry (146-5DB) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brisked Berry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Minstrel Rose is Lavender Quartz (1170) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Quartz swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Minstrel Rose is Lavender Quartz (1170) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Quartz swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Minstrel Rose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Minstrel Rose is Lavender Quartz (1170) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Quartz swatch →