Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Violet Vibes |
| SKU | 1290 |
| Hex | #8F869B |
| RGB | 143, 134, 155 |
| HSL | 266°, 10%, 57% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| 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 by brand
12 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
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.
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 →