Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | May Mist |
| SKU | 1247 |
| Hex | #A4A0C8 |
| RGB | 164, 160, 200 |
| HSL | 246°, 27%, 71% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel May Mist
May Mist sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
May Mist 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
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to May Mist 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 #A4A0C8 in HSL space. Pair May Mist 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 May Mist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching May Mist 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 1247 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of May Mist
The closest Kompozit equivalent of May Mist is May Mist (1247). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order May Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full May Mist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of May Mist
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to May Mist is Puturple (PPG1248-5) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puturple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of May Mist
At Valspar, the closest color to May Mist is Purpleheart (8001-48D) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purpleheart swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of May Mist
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to May Mist is Purplesaurus (143-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purplesaurus swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of May Mist
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to May Mist is Forever Lilac (SW 9067) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forever Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of May Mist
Behr has no exact twin of May Mist. The nearest is Fortune (N100-4) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fortune swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of May Mist
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of May Mist. The nearest is Purple Springs (DE5955) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Springs swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of May Mist
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Mighty Aphrodite (1397), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1247 instead. See the full Mighty Aphrodite swatch →
Clare Equivalent of May Mist
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 10.75). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1247 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of May Mist
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Blue Persuasion (C2-767), is clearly different (ΔE 11.91). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1247 instead. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of May Mist
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 15.09). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1247 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of May Mist
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 17.42). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1247 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of May Mist
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 17.62). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1247 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →