Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Wind Star |
| SKU | 1270 |
| Hex | #727AB8 |
| RGB | 114, 122, 184 |
| HSL | 233°, 33%, 58% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Wind Star
With an LRV of 21, Wind Star is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Wind Star works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Wind Star 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 #727AB8 in HSL space. Pair Wind Star 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 Wind Star Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wind Star 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 1270 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Wind Star
At Valspar, the closest color to Wind Star is Simply Purple (4004-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.1 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simply Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wind Star
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wind Star is Regal Azure (1277) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regal Azure swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wind Star
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wind Star is Venture Violet (SW 6970) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venture Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wind Star
Behr has no exact twin of Wind Star. The nearest is Royal Fortune (S560-5) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Fortune swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wind Star
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Wind Star. The nearest is Fanciful Violet (142-6DB) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fanciful Violet swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wind Star
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Moody Blue (C2-763), is clearly different (ΔE 5.87). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wind Star
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Purple Rhapsody (PPG1247-6), is clearly different (ΔE 6.23). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Purple Rhapsody swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wind Star
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Watertown (818), is clearly different (ΔE 6.62). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Watertown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wind Star
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Bodega Bay (DE5893), is clearly different (ΔE 6.72). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Bodega Bay swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wind Star
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 10.44). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Wind Star
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Hyperlink (PNT100-MD-41), is clearly different (ΔE 13.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Hyperlink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Wind Star
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 15.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wind Star
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Wind Star — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 17.81). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1270 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →