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Diamond Vogel Violet Vibes1290 · #8F869B · LRV 25

Violet Vibes reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Diamond Vogel 1290 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DIAMOND VOGEL VIOLET VIBES
RGB 143, 134, 155LRV 25

Color spec

BrandDiamond Vogel
NameViolet Vibes
SKU1290
Hex#8F869B
RGB143, 134, 155
HSL266°, 10%, 57%
LRV25
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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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 by brand

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.37
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9074 · #908A9B · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 26
SW 9075 · #9A8CA2 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 28

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All purple at Behr →
N110-4 · #88869D · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 25
690F-5 · #9287A8 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 26

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.31
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
AF-600 · #958896 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 27

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All purple at Valspar →
T522 · #908696 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 25.2
V076-5 · #958793 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 25.9
8004-48E · #888591 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 24

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.73
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1172-5 · #938A99 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 27

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All purple at Glidden →
10RB 25/102 · #8D869A · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 25
10RB 24/081 · #8A8495 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 24
PPG1172-5 · #928A98 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 27

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.09
All purple at Dutch Boy →
244-4DB · #9084A1 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 25
HGSW 2424 · #9A8CA2 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 28
HGSW 9075 · #9A8CA2 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 28

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5935 · #838298 · ΔE 4 · LRV 22

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1290 · #898098 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 25

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All purple at C2 Paint →
C2-780 · #93869F · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 26
C2-779 · #8C8694 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 25

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All purple at Kompozit →
1290 · #898098 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 23

Similar Diamond Vogel colors

closest in the Diamond Vogel deck

The 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.

1304 · LRV 25
1226 · LRV 25
0520 · LRV 23
1213 · LRV 28
0527 · LRV 25
1298 · LRV 22

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#8F869B + #929B86
TRIADIC
#8F869B · #9B8F86 · #869B8F
ANALOGOUS
#86879B · #8F869B · #9A869B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.47:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.05:1AA

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Glidden Equivalent of Violet Vibes

The closest Glidden equivalent of Violet Vibes is Greyed Amethyst (10RB 25/102). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Glidden is your counter, order Greyed Amethyst and you'll get the same color. See the full Greyed Amethyst 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 →

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 →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Violet Vibes

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 2.39, 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 Violet Vibes 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 →

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 →

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