Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Lavender Spectacle |
| SKU | 1283 |
| Hex | #9A97B0 |
| RGB | 154, 151, 176 |
| HSL | 247°, 14%, 64% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 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.
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 6.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1283 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 13.78). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1283 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1283 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Display (JG-84), is clearly different (ΔE 14.98). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1283 instead. See the full Display swatch →