Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Grape Illusion |
| SKU | 1241 |
| Hex | #B8A9D6 |
| RGB | 184, 169, 214 |
| HSL | 260°, 35%, 75% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Grape Illusion
Grape Illusion sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Grape Illusion 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.
Kompozit
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Grape Illusion 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 #B8A9D6 in HSL space. Pair Grape Illusion 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 Grape Illusion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grape Illusion 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 1241 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Kompozit's nearest match is Grape Illusion (1241), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Grape Illusion without repainting risk. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Heather Plum (1396), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Grape Illusion without repainting risk. See the full Heather Plum swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grape Illusion
At Behr, the closest color to Grape Illusion is Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Gladiola swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grape Illusion
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Grape Illusion is Puturple (PPG1248-5) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puturple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grape Illusion
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grape Illusion is Purple Kiss (143-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grape Illusion
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Grape Illusion is Purple Premiere (DE5969) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Premiere swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Grape Illusion. The nearest is Magical (SW 6829) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Valspar has no exact twin of Grape Illusion. The nearest is Meadow Thistle (V038-3) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.2 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meadow Thistle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grape Illusion
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Grape Illusion — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 12.75). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1241 instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Grape Illusion — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 16.19). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1241 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Grape Illusion — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 16.86). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1241 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Grape Illusion — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 16.87). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1241 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Grape Illusion
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Grape Illusion — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 18.9). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1241 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →