Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Lavender Spectacle |
| SKU | 1283 |
| Hex | #9A97B0 |
| RGB | 154, 151, 176 |
| HSL | 247°, 14%, 64% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Lavender Spectacle
Lavender Spectacle sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Lavender Spectacle 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
12 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Lavender Spectacle 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 #9A97B0 in HSL space. Pair Lavender Spectacle 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 Lavender Spectacle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lavender Spectacle 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 1283 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is Ash Violet (SW 6549) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Behr, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Fig Preserves (N110-3) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fig Preserves swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is Snugglepuss (1405) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Valspar has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is House of Owen (8003-47D) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full House of Owen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is Rosy Purple (244-3DB) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosy Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Bay Fog (DE5934) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Fog swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Lilac Blossom (1289) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is African Purple (C2-781) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full African Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Lilac Blossom (1289) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →