Gypsy's Gown
1311 · #AA9CAB · LRV 35 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3Gypsy's Gown35
- 4French Lilac56
- 5Lavender Mist63
What Color Is Gypsy's Gown, Really?
Gypsy's Gown reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 1311 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Gypsy's Gown
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Gypsy's Gown are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1311 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Ash VioletSW 6549 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.0 | 34 | Color page → |
| Behr | Heirloom Orchid110F-4 · Behr | 0.9 | 35 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | InspiredAF-595 · Benjamin Moore | 1.4 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Native Lilac4001-4A · Valspar | 1.5 | 32.8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Mineral Violet10RB 36/082 · Glidden | 3.3 | 36 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Grayed Lilac344-3DB · Dutch Boy | 3.0 | 34 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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