Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Roaring Twenties |
| SKU | N120-4 |
| Hex | #AE9EB2 |
| RGB | 174, 158, 178 |
| HSL | 288°, 11%, 66% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Roaring Twenties
Roaring Twenties sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Roaring Twenties 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Roaring Twenties 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 #AE9EB2 in HSL space. Pair Roaring Twenties 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 Roaring Twenties Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Roaring Twenties 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 N120-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Obi Lilac (SW 6556), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Roaring Twenties without repainting risk. See the full Obi Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Roaring Twenties is Inspired (AF-595) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inspired swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
The closest Glidden equivalent of Roaring Twenties is High Society Violet (50RB 37/102). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order High Society Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full High Society Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Voila! (245-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Roaring Twenties without repainting risk. See the full Voila! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Roaring Twenties without repainting risk. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Roaring Twenties is Veiled Violet (DE5976) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Roaring Twenties is Gypsy's Gown (1311) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Roaring Twenties. The nearest is Play Time (1220) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Play Time swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Roaring Twenties
Kompozit has no exact twin of Roaring Twenties. The nearest is Play Time (1220) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Play Time swatch →