Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Inspired |
| SKU | AF-595 |
| Hex | #AC9EAA |
| RGB | 172, 158, 170 |
| HSL | 309°, 8%, 65% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Inspired
Inspired 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 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.
Inspired 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
Behr
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Inspired within Benjamin Moore'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 #AC9EAA in HSL space. Pair Inspired 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.
Benjamin Moore Inspired Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Inspired 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 Benjamin Moore AF-595 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Inspired
The closest Behr equivalent of Inspired is Heirloom Orchid (110F-4). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Heirloom Orchid and you'll get the same color. See the full Heirloom Orchid swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Inspired
At Glidden, the closest color to Inspired is High Society Violet (50RB 37/102) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Society Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Inspired
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Inspired is Grayed Lilac (344-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Lilac swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Inspired
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Inspired. The nearest is Veiled Violet (DE5976) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Inspired
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gypsy's Gown (1311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Inspired without repainting risk. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Inspired
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Inspired. The nearest is Play Time (1220) at ΔE 3.72 — 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 Inspired
Kompozit has no exact twin of Inspired. The nearest is Play Time (1220) at ΔE 3.72 — 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 →