Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Voldemort |
| SKU | 1257 |
| Hex | #584C71 |
| RGB | 88, 76, 113 |
| HSL | 259°, 20%, 37% |
| LRV | 8 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Voldemort
At LRV 8, Voldemort is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Voldemort earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. 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 Voldemort 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 #584C71 in HSL space. Pair Voldemort 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 Voldemort Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Voldemort 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 1257 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Voldemort
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Voldemort. The nearest is Impulsive Purple (SW 6832) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impulsive Purple swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Voldemort
At Behr, the closest color to Voldemort is Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perpetual Purple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Voldemort
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Voldemort is Dark Lilac (2070-30) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Voldemort
At Valspar, the closest color to Voldemort is Velvet Beret (1001-3A) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7.7 vs 8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Beret swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Voldemort
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Voldemort is Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Imperial Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Voldemort
At Glidden, the closest color to Voldemort is Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Imperial Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Voldemort
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Voldemort. The nearest is Aster Purple (244-7DB) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aster Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Voldemort
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Voldemort. The nearest is Impulsive Purple (HGSW 1421) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impulsive Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Voldemort
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Voldemort. The nearest is Your Majesty (DE5986) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Your Majesty swatch →