Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Winsome Rose |
| SKU | 690D-5 |
| Hex | #AB80C1 |
| RGB | 171, 128, 193 |
| HSL | 280°, 34%, 63% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Winsome Rose
Winsome Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Winsome 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
9 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Winsome 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 #AB80C1 in HSL space. Pair Winsome 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 Winsome Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winsome 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 690D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winsome Rose
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Winsome Rose. The nearest is Plum Blossom (SW 6974) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum Blossom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winsome Rose
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Winsome Rose. The nearest is Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crocus Petal Purple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winsome Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Winsome Rose is Lavender Blaze (V001-2) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winsome Rose
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Winsome Rose. The nearest is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Statice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winsome Rose
At Glidden, the closest color to Winsome Rose is Violet Illusion (41RB 30/290) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Illusion swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winsome Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Winsome Rose is Lush Lilac (DE5970) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lush Lilac swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winsome Rose
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Winsome Rose. The nearest is Moonlight Melody (1179) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →