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DIAMOND VOGEL · 1238

Diamond Vogel Fairytale#E5DBEB · LRV 73

Fairytale reads as a violet / cool — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Diamond Vogel 1238 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DIAMOND VOGEL FAIRYTALE
RGB 229, 219, 235 LRV 73

Color spec

Brand Diamond Vogel
Name Fairytale
SKU 1238
Hex #E5DBEB
RGB 229, 219, 235
HSL 278°, 29%, 89%
LRV 73
Undertone violet / cool
Family Purple

About Diamond Vogel Fairytale

At LRV 73, Fairytale is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Fairytale is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 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.

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All purple at Kompozit →
1238 · #E5DBEB · ΔE 0 · LRV 73
1232 · #E3D7E5 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 71
1293 · #E1DAE4 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 72
1188 · #EFDCEB · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 76
1279 · #E1DBE3 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 72

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All purple at Valspar →
4002-9A · #E3DAE8 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 72
V001-1 · #E9DDEA · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 75
8001-48A · #E4DFED · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 76
V038-1 · #E7D6E5 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 70.8
8001-47A · #DFDEEC · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 74

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All purple at Dutch Boy →
144-2DB · #E0D6E6 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 70
246-1DB · #E5DBE5 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 73
144-1DB · #E7E0E9 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 76
145-1DB · #EADDE5 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 75
143-1DB · #DFDFE7 · ΔE 5.92 · LRV 74

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5959 · #E6DEF0 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 70
DE5967 · #E7D7EF · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 67
DE5981 · #E7D6ED · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 66
DE5924 · #E2E2ED · ΔE 5.17 · LRV 70
DE5917 · #DEE1E9 · ΔE 7.38 · LRV 69

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.79
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1250-2 · #E7DEEA · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 75
PPG1250-1 · #EADEEA · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 76
PPG1176-2 · #E4DDE7 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 74
PPG1248-3 · #E2DEEB · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 74
PPG1252-3 · #EDDAE7 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 74

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All purple at Behr →
100E-2 · #E1DAE7 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 72
N120-2 · #E5DBE6 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 73
S110-1 · #E8DBF2 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 74
M100-1A · #E6DCE4 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 74
710A-2 · #E9DBE0 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 73

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
1394 · #E3DCE8 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 73
1367 · #EED5DF · ΔE 5.75 · LRV 71
1415 · #DADDEA · ΔE 6.14 · LRV 73
1401 · #E0E1E8 · ΔE 6.72 · LRV 75
1443 · #E4DDDE · ΔE 6.9 · LRV 73

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6834 · #E5DBE5 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 73
SW 6972 · #E4D4E2 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 69
SW 6820 · #DFD9E4 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 71
SW 6827 · #DFDCE5 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 72
SW 6554 · #E0DADF · ΔE 5.21 · LRV 71

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.53
All purple at C2 Paint →
C2-803 · #DADCE2 · ΔE 7.53 · LRV 72
C2-819 · #D8DADF · ΔE 7.94 · LRV 70
C2-771 · #D8E3EA · ΔE 11.71 · LRV 75
C2-739 · #D3DCDE · ΔE 12.22 · LRV 70
C2-755 · #D9E4E5 · ΔE 13.24 · LRV 76

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.89
All purple at Clare →
PNT100-LT-25 · #EFDDD9 · ΔE 8.89 · LRV 75
PNT100-LT-05 · #E6E6E4 · ΔE 10.51 · LRV 79
PNT100-LT-11 · #E8E4DE · ΔE 11.53 · LRV 78
PNT100-LT-06 · #E3E7E4 · ΔE 11.94 · LRV 79
PNT100-LT-56 · #D2E4E8 · ΔE 15.19 · LRV 75

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.42
All purple at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2006 · #E4DFDC · ΔE 9.42 · LRV 74
NO. 2011 · #DBDBDA · ΔE 9.8 · LRV 71
NO. 314 · #DFE6EA · ΔE 10.81 · LRV 78
NO. 2001 · #E4E2DC · ΔE 12.09 · LRV 76
NO. 235 · #D1DADB · ΔE 12.54 · LRV 69

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 12.05
All purple at Magnolia Home →
JG-115 · #E5E8E4 · ΔE 12.05 · LRV 80
JG-119 · #DEDFD8 · ΔE 13.63 · LRV 73
JG-108 · #E5DED2 · ΔE 14.07 · LRV 74
JG-22 · #E5E4DB · ΔE 14.08 · LRV 77
JG-11 · #E0DFD4 · ΔE 15.09 · LRV 73

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 14.57
All purple at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 14.57 · LRV 86
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 15.3 · LRV 92
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 17 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 19.3 · LRV 73
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 19.56 · LRV 84

Similar Diamond Vogel colors

closest in the Diamond Vogel deck

The nearest shades to Fairytale within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1293 · LRV 72
1188 · LRV 75
1232 · LRV 70
1181 · LRV 75
1279 · LRV 73
1259 · LRV 71

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #E5DBEB in HSL space. Pair Fairytale with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#E5DBEB + #E1EBDB
TRIADIC
#E5DBEB · #EBE5DB · #DBEBE5
ANALOGOUS
#DDDBEB · #E5DBEB · #EBDBE9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.34:1 fail
Sample text on black
15.66:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Diamond Vogel Fairytale Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Fairytale 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 1238 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Kompozit Equivalent of Fairytale

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Fairytale is Fairytale (1238). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). If Kompozit is your counter, order Fairytale and you'll get the same color. See the full Fairytale swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Fairytale

The closest Valspar equivalent of Fairytale is Purple Mist (4002-9A). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73). If Valspar is your counter, order Purple Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Mist swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fairytale

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Lingering Lilac (DE5959), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 70 vs 73) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Fairytale without repainting risk. See the full Lingering Lilac swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Fairytale

At Behr, the closest color to Fairytale is Razzberry Fizz (N120-2) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Razzberry Fizz swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fairytale

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fairytale is Sugarplum (1394) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugarplum swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fairytale

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fairytale is Spangle (SW 6834) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spangle swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fairytale

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fairytale is Soft Wisteria (246-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Wisteria swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fairytale

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fairytale is Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Scarf swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Fairytale

C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Fairytale — the nearest deck color, Hush (C2-803), is clearly different (ΔE 7.53). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1238 instead. See the full Hush swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Fairytale

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Fairytale — the nearest deck color, Baby Soft (PNT100-LT-25), is clearly different (ΔE 8.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1238 instead. See the full Baby Soft swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fairytale

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Fairytale — the nearest deck color, Great White (NO. 2006), is clearly different (ΔE 9.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1238 instead. See the full Great White swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fairytale

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Fairytale — the nearest deck color, Chime Gray (JG-119), is clearly different (ΔE 13.63). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1238 instead. See the full Chime Gray swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Fairytale

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Fairytale — the nearest deck color, Cookies & Cream (BD-CC), is clearly different (ΔE 19.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1238 instead. See the full Cookies & Cream swatch →

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