Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Velvet Robe |
| SKU | 1276 |
| Hex | #9BA1CD |
| RGB | 155, 161, 205 |
| HSL | 233°, 33%, 71% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Velvet Robe
Velvet Robe 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.
Velvet Robe 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.
Valspar
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Velvet Robe 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 #9BA1CD in HSL space. Pair Velvet Robe 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 Velvet Robe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Velvet Robe 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 1276 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Valspar's nearest match is Fields of Heather (8001-47D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Velvet Robe without repainting risk. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Velvet Robe
At Kompozit, the closest color to Velvet Robe is May Mist (1247) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full May Mist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Velvet Robe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Velvet Robe is Periwinkle (DE5906) — very close at ΔE 3.35, 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 Periwinkle swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Velvet Robe. The nearest is Indulgent (SW 6969) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Velvet Robe. The nearest is Neptune's Folly (240-4DB) at ΔE 4.42 — 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 Neptune's Folly swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Velvet Robe
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Pressed Violet (CSP-520), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Pressed Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Behr doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Blue Hydrangea (PPU15-13), is clearly different (ΔE 6.45). For an exact match, any Behr retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Blue Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Velvet Robe
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Blue Persuasion (C2-767), is clearly different (ΔE 8.4). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 11.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 12.89). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 15.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Velvet Robe
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Robe — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 16.35). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1276 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →