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Diamond Vogel Gypsy's Gown1311 · #AA9CAB · LRV 35

Gypsy's Gown reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Diamond Vogel 1311 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DIAMOND VOGEL GYPSY'S GOWN
RGB 170, 156, 171LRV 35

Color spec

BrandDiamond Vogel
NameGypsy's Gown
SKU1311
Hex#AA9CAB
RGB170, 156, 171
HSL296°, 8%, 64%
LRV35
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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About Diamond Vogel Gypsy's Gown

Gypsy's Gown sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.

Gypsy's Gown 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6556 · #B0A3B6 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 39
SW 6549 · #A29BAA · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 34

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All purple at Behr →
110F-4 · #A99CA9 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 35
PPU16-12 · #A89DB0 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 36
N120-4 · #AE9EB2 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 37
PMD-34 · #B09DA4 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 36

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
AF-595 · #AC9EAA · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 37
1383 · #AA98AD · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 34

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.53
All purple at Valspar →
4001-4A · #A697A6 · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 32.8
1002-7C · #AD96A3 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 33.2

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All purple at Glidden →
50RB 37/102 · #AFA0B3 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 37
10RB 36/082 · #A39DAE · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 36
30RR 36/091 · #B59CA6 · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 36

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.95
All purple at Dutch Boy →
344-3DB · #A29BAA · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 34
244-3DB · #A497B2 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 33
HGSW 2415 · #A29BAA · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 34
HGSW 6549 · #A29BAA · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 34

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5976 · #B19BB0 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 34

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1311 · #A698A8 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 35
1220 · #B39BA9 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 37

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.93
All purple at C2 Paint →
C2-781 · #9E98AB · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All purple at Kompozit →
1311 · #A698A8 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 33
1220 · #B39BA9 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 36

Similar Diamond Vogel colors

closest in the Diamond Vogel deck

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

1318 · LRV 35
1289 · LRV 32
1199 · LRV 34
1220 · LRV 38
1303 · LRV 32
0541 · LRV 36

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #AA9CAB in HSL space. Pair Gypsy's Gown with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AA9CAB + #9DAB9C
TRIADIC
#AA9CAB · #ABAA9C · #9CABAA
ANALOGOUS
#A39CAB · #AA9CAB · #AB9CA4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.61:1fail
Sample text on black
8.05:1AAA

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

Diamond Vogel Gypsy's Gown Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Gypsy's Gown 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 1311 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Ash Violet (SW 6549) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

The closest Behr equivalent of Gypsy's Gown is Heirloom Orchid (110F-4). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Heirloom Orchid and you'll get the same color. See the full Heirloom Orchid swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Inspired (AF-595), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Gypsy's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Inspired swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Valspar's nearest match is Native Lilac (4001-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.8 vs 35) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Gypsy's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Native Lilac swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

At Glidden, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Mineral Violet (10RB 36/082) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineral Violet swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Grayed Lilac (344-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Lilac swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Gypsy's Gown. The nearest is Veiled Violet (DE5976) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gypsy's Gown (1311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Gypsy's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Kompozit's nearest match is Gypsy's Gown (1311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Gypsy's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →

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