Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Collensia |
| SKU | 1281 |
| Hex | #BDB7CD |
| RGB | 189, 183, 205 |
| HSL | 256°, 18%, 76% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Kompozit Collensia
Collensia sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Collensia 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
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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Collensia within Kompozit'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 #BDB7CD in HSL space. Pair Collensia 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.
Kompozit Collensia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Collensia 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 Kompozit 1281 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Collensia
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Collensia. The nearest is Wisteria (SW 6822) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Collensia
At Behr, the closest color to Collensia is Silverberry (670F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Collensia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Collensia is Blue Orchid (2069-50) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Orchid swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Collensia
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Collensia is Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wild Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Collensia
The closest Glidden equivalent of Collensia is Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Wild Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Collensia
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Collensia is Violet Daze (142-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Daze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Collensia
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Collensia. The nearest is Beverly Lilac (HGSW 1415) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beverly Lilac swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Collensia
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Collensia is Winter Dusk (DE5933) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Dusk swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Collensia
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Violet Beauty (1296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Collensia without repainting risk. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Collensia
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Collensia is Collensia (1281). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Collensia and you'll get the same color. See the full Collensia swatch →