Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Bailey Bells |
| SKU | 1262 |
| Hex | #9193CB |
| RGB | 145, 147, 203 |
| HSL | 238°, 36%, 68% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Bailey Bells
Bailey Bells sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Bailey Bells 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.
Behr
Kompozit
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Bailey Bells within Diamond Vogel'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 #9193CB in HSL space. Pair Bailey Bells 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.
Diamond Vogel Bailey Bells Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bailey Bells 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 Diamond Vogel 1262 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Behr's nearest match is Ancestry Violet (S100-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bailey Bells without repainting risk. See the full Ancestry Violet swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Kompozit's nearest match is Bailey Bells (1262), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bailey Bells without repainting risk. See the full Bailey Bells swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bailey Bells
At Valspar, the closest color to Bailey Bells is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bailey Bells. The nearest is Dahlia (SW 6816) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bailey Bells. The nearest is Purple Dreams (142-5DB) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bailey Bells
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Bailey Bells. The nearest is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Star Of Persia (DEFD01), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1262 instead. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Snugglepuss (1405), is clearly different (ΔE 6.01). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1262 instead. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 11.48). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1262 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bailey Bells
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 12.69). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1262 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 14.15). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1262 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 16.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1262 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 16.49). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1262 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →