Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Lilac Blossom |
| SKU | 1289 |
| Hex | #9F97AC |
| RGB | 159, 151, 172 |
| HSL | 263°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Lilac Blossom
Lilac Blossom 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 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.
Lilac Blossom 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 Lilac Blossom 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 #9F97AC in HSL space. Pair Lilac Blossom 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 Lilac Blossom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lilac Blossom 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 1289 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Ash Violet (SW 6549) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Behr, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Fig Preserves (N110-3) — very close at ΔE 2.44, 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 Lilac Blossom
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Iris Bliss (1383) at ΔE 3.9 — 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 Iris Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Valspar has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Native Lilac (4001-4A) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.8 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Native Lilac swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Glidden's nearest match is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Rosy Purple (244-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Bay Fog (DE5934) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Fog swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Gypsy's Gown (1311) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
C2 Paint's nearest match is African Purple (C2-781), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Blossom without repainting risk. See the full African Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Gypsy's Gown (1311) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →