Imagine That
1226 · #99829D · LRV 25 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Imagine That25
- 4Thistle30
- 5Wisteria48
What Color Is Imagine That, Really?
Imagine That reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 1226 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Imagine That
Imagine That 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 Imagine That
Imagine That sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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 Imagine That 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 1226 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Violet BouquetPMD-82 · Behr | 3.7 | 25 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Carolina Plum1384 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 27 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Pink PlumeriaP002 · Valspar | 3.7 | 25 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Purple Foxglove Flower50RB 23/161 · Glidden | 1.8 | 23 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Spiny Urchin245-5DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 26 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Berry CrèmeHGSW 2424 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.3 | 28 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Imagine That 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 #99829D in HSL space. Pair Imagine That with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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