Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Lavender Spectacle |
| SKU | 1283 |
| Hex | #9392AD |
| RGB | 147, 146, 173 |
| HSL | 242°, 14%, 63% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Kompozit Lavender Spectacle
Lavender Spectacle sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Lavender Spectacle 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
10 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Lavender Spectacle 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 #9392AD in HSL space. Pair Lavender Spectacle 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 Lavender Spectacle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lavender Spectacle 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 1283 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Violet Stone (2069-40) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Valspar's nearest match is Macaw (8003-48D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Spectacle without repainting risk. See the full Macaw swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Glidden has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Come Catch Me (243-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Come Catch Me swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Lavender Spectacle (1283) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Lavender Spectacle is Lavender Spectacle (1283). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Lavender Spectacle and you'll get the same color. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is African Purple (C2-781) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full African Purple swatch →