Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Violet Vibes |
| SKU | 1290 |
| Hex | #8F869B |
| RGB | 143, 134, 155 |
| HSL | 266°, 10%, 57% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Violet Vibes
Violet Vibes sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Violet Vibes 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
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Violet Vibes 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 #8F869B in HSL space. Pair Violet Vibes 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 Violet Vibes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Vibes 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 1290 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Valspar, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Intrigue (T522) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Portuguese Dawn (C2-780) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Gentle Grape (SW 9074) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Kompozit, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Behr, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Gothic Purple (N110-4) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Veronica Flower (244-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veronica Flower swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Amorous (AF-600) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amorous swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Violet Vibes. The nearest is Soft Charcoal (DE5935) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Charcoal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Brassica (NO. 271), is clearly different (ΔE 5.2). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1290 instead. See the full Brassica swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1290 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 15.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1290 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 16.02). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1290 instead. See the full Shade swatch →