Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | May Mist |
| SKU | 1247 |
| Hex | #A4A0C8 |
| RGB | 164, 160, 200 |
| HSL | 246°, 27%, 71% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 by brand
9 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of May Mist
At 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of May Mist
The closest Hirshfield's 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 38 vs 37). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order May Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full May Mist swatch →
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 →