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DIAMOND VOGEL · 1311

Diamond Vogel Gypsy's Gown#AA9CAB · LRV 35

Gypsy's Gown reads as a violet / cool — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, 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, 171 LRV 35

Color spec

Brand Diamond Vogel
Name Gypsy's Gown
SKU 1311
Hex #AA9CAB
RGB 170, 156, 171
HSL 296°, 8%, 64%
LRV 35
Undertone violet / cool
Family Purple

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 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.

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
130F-4 · #B298A6 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 35

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
1297 · #AAA0BC · ΔE 5.15 · LRV 37
1282 · #A2A1B9 · ΔE 6.25 · LRV 37
0519 · #9DA3AC · ΔE 10.46 · LRV 36

Benjamin Moore

3,934 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
2113-50 · #B1A2A4 · ΔE 5.98 · LRV 38
AF-585 · #9C9CA6 · ΔE 6.88 · LRV 34
AF-675 · #A5A2A0 · ΔE 10.23 · LRV 37

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
8004-48D · #9D9BA7 · ΔE 5.56 · LRV 34
8005-12D · #A7A0A1 · ΔE 7.43 · LRV 36
8004-45D · #99A0B2 · ΔE 9.51 · LRV 35

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
SW 6262 · #A6A3A9 · ΔE 6.66 · LRV 37
SW 6290 · #B995A1 · ΔE 7.44 · LRV 34
SW 6542 · #99A0B2 · ΔE 9.51 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All purple at Dutch Boy →
245-4DB · #B0A3B6 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 39
344-3DB · #A29BAA · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 34
244-3DB · #A497B2 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 33
243-3DB · #A2A2B6 · ΔE 6.21 · LRV 37
444-3DB · #A7A0A1 · ΔE 7.43 · LRV 36

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5976 · #B19BB0 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 34
DET408 · #B194A6 · ΔE 5.42 · LRV 34
DE6032 · #B29E9D · ΔE 7.32 · LRV 34
DEGR79 · #9BA0A9 · ΔE 9.85 · LRV 36
DE6354 · #9CA0A6 · ΔE 10.14 · LRV 33

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.93
All purple at C2 Paint →
C2-781 · #9E98AB · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 33
BD11 · #A5A3B0 · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 37
BD13 · #A5A1A2 · ΔE 8.3 · LRV 36
C2-985 · #A2A3A8 · ΔE 8.77 · LRV 37
C2-969 · #9B9B9B · ΔE 10.33 · LRV 33

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.25
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1173-5 · #9C96A9 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 32
PPG1179-5 · #B396A5 · ΔE 5.25 · LRV 34
PPG13-23 · #A0A0AA · ΔE 6.81 · LRV 36
PPG1047-5 · #AA9C9C · ΔE 6.81 · LRV 35
PPG1003-4 · #A59F9F · ΔE 8.18 · LRV 35

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.68
All purple at Clare →
PNT100-LT-32 · #9C9CA7 · ΔE 6.68 · LRV 34
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 11.66 · LRV 36
PNT100-LT-38 · #90A6AE · ΔE 18.46 · LRV 36
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 19.11 · LRV 38
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 20.76 · LRV 41

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.82
All purple at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 246 · #C2A2A7 · ΔE 7.82 · LRV 40
NO. 284 · #A09C97 · ΔE 11.79 · LRV 33
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 13.12 · LRV 35
NO. 28 · #B19C8D · ΔE 14.09 · LRV 35
NO. 25 · #9A9F94 · ΔE 18.61 · LRV 34

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.38
All purple at Magnolia Home →
JG-99 · #B0AAAB · ΔE 8.38 · LRV 41
JG-135 · #A19C96 · ΔE 12.06 · LRV 34
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 14.96 · LRV 39
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 15.75 · LRV 38
JG-84 · #91A1A4 · ΔE 16.93 · LRV 34

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 16.26
All purple at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 16.26 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 17.27 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 17.46 · LRV 41
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 18.27 · LRV 33
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 23.8 · LRV 35

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

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Gypsy's Gown — the nearest deck color, Dusk (BD11), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1311 instead. See the full Dusk swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gypsy's Gown — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 6.68). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1311 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Gypsy's Gown — the nearest deck color, Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23), is clearly different (ΔE 6.81). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1311 instead. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gypsy's Gown — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 12.06). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1311 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gypsy's Gown — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 13.12). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1311 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gypsy's Gown — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 17.27). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1311 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →

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