Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Portuguese Dawn |
| SKU | C2-780 |
| Hex | #93869F |
| RGB | 147, 134, 159 |
| HSL | 271°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About C2 Paint Portuguese Dawn
Portuguese Dawn sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Portuguese Dawn 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Portuguese Dawn within C2 Paint'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 #93869F in HSL space. Pair Portuguese Dawn 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.
C2 Paint Portuguese Dawn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Portuguese Dawn 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 C2 Paint C2-780 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Veronica Flower (244-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Portuguese Dawn without repainting risk. See the full Veronica Flower swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Portuguese Dawn is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
At Behr, the closest color to Portuguese Dawn is Purple Mauve (690F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Carolina Plum (1384) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carolina Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Valspar has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Intrigue (T522) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Gentle Grape (SW 9074) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Portuguese Dawn — the nearest deck color, Soft Charcoal (DE5935), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-780 instead. See the full Soft Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Portuguese Dawn — the nearest deck color, Berry Bright (1213), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-780 instead. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Portuguese Dawn — the nearest deck color, Brassica (NO. 271), is clearly different (ΔE 6.81). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-780 instead. See the full Brassica swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Portuguese Dawn — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 7.47). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-780 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Portuguese Dawn — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 17.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-780 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Portuguese Dawn — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 17.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-780 instead. See the full Shade swatch →