Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Pansy Posie |
| SKU | 1212 |
| Hex | #BFA7B6 |
| RGB | 191, 167, 182 |
| HSL | 323°, 16%, 70% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Pansy Posie
Pansy Posie sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Pansy Posie 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.
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Pansy Posie 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 #BFA7B6 in HSL space. Pair Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pansy Posie 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 1212 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pansy Posie
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Pansy Posie is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Plum-med Peony and you'll get the same color. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Kompozit's nearest match is Pansy Posie (1212), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pansy Posie without repainting risk. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Lavender Lipstick (2072-50) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Lipstick swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Magical Mauve (DE6011) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Behr has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Exclusive Violet (HDC-SP14-12) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exclusive Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Valspar has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.5 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Midsummer Twilight swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pansy Posie
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Lighthearted Rose (PPG1049-4) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lighthearted Rose swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Pansy Posie — the nearest deck color, Novel Lilac (SW 6836), is clearly different (ΔE 5.28). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1212 instead. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pansy Posie
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pansy Posie — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 8.96). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1212 instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pansy Posie — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 9.78). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1212 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pansy Posie — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.73). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1212 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pansy Posie — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 12.35). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1212 instead. See the full Greige swatch →