Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Petunia Trail |
| SKU | 1253 |
| Hex | #BAB1CF |
| RGB | 186, 177, 207 |
| HSL | 258°, 24%, 75% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Petunia Trail
Petunia Trail sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Petunia Trail 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
11 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
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Petunia Trail 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 #BAB1CF in HSL space. Pair Petunia Trail 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 Petunia Trail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Petunia Trail 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 1253 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Petunia Trail
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Petunia Trail is Magical (SW 6829) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Petunia Trail
At Behr, the closest color to Petunia Trail is Silverberry (670F-4) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Petunia Trail. The nearest is Heather Plum (1396) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heather Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Valspar's nearest match is Orchid House (1001-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Petunia Trail without repainting risk. See the full Orchid House swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Petunia Trail
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Petunia Trail. The nearest is Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Essence swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Glidden's nearest match is Empress Lilac (90BB 47/149), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Petunia Trail without repainting risk. See the full Empress Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Purple Kiss (143-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Petunia Trail without repainting risk. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Petunia Trail
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Petunia Trail is Magical (HGSW 1425) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Petunia Trail. The nearest is Madder Blue (DE5926) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madder Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Petunia Trail
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Petunia Trail is Petunia Trail (1253). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Petunia Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Petunia Trail swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Petunia Trail
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Petunia Trail is Petunia Trail (1253). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Petunia Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Petunia Trail swatch →