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Kompozit Velour1225 · #BAA7BF · LRV 42

Velour reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 1225 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT VELOUR
RGB 186, 167, 191LRV 42

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameVelour
SKU1225
Hex#BAA7BF
RGB186, 167, 191
HSL287°, 16%, 70%
LRV42
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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About Kompozit Velour

Velour sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.

Velour 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.18
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6556 · #B0A3B6 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 39
SW 6836 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 42
SW 9068 · #B3A1C6 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 39
SW 9067 · #AFA5C7 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 40

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All purple at Behr →
100F-4 · #B5A8BD · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 42
690F-4 · #B8ABC8 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 43
HDC-SP14-12 · #B8ACBD · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 43

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
2072-50 · #BDABC2 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 44
1404 · #B2AAC8 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 42

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All purple at Valspar →
V075-3 · #BDABC1 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 44
1001-4A · #B9A9C8 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 42.6
1001-6A · #B9AECC · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 45
4001-3C · #B7ABB8 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 42.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1177-4 · #C2ADC2 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 45
PPG1176-4 · #C2B0C8 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All purple at Glidden →
50RB 39/138 · #B8A3BC · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 39
30RB 40/150 · #B6A5C1 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 40
10RB 41/166 · #B0A5C6 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.18
All purple at Dutch Boy →
245-4DB · #B0A3B6 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 39
346-4DB · #C1A8B8 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 43
145-3DB · #C7ABCB · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 46
HGSW 2425 · #B0A3B6 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 39
HGSW 6556 · #B0A3B6 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 39
HGSW 1435 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 42
HGSW 6836 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.7
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5976 · #B19BB0 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 34

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1225 · #BEABC2 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 44
1212 · #BFA7B6 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 42
1297 · #ADA3BE · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 39

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1225 · #BAA7BF · ΔE 0 · LRV 43
1198 · #C3ADC5 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 47
1212 · #BCA3B4 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 41

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Velour within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1212 · LRV 40
1288 · LRV 44
1198 · LRV 46
1234 · LRV 46
1310 · LRV 46
1219 · LRV 45

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BAA7BF in HSL space. Pair Velour with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BAA7BF + #ACBFA7
TRIADIC
#BAA7BF · #BFBAA7 · #A7BFBA
ANALOGOUS
#AEA7BF · #BAA7BF · #BFA7B8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.24:1fail
Sample text on black
9.37:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit Velour Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Velour 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 1225 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Velour

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Velour. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Velour

At Behr, the closest color to Velour is Dark Lilac (100F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Lilac swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Velour

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lavender Lipstick (2072-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Velour without repainting risk. See the full Lavender Lipstick swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Velour

Valspar's nearest match is Really Romantic (V075-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Velour without repainting risk. See the full Really Romantic swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Velour

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Velour is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Velour

Glidden's nearest match is Lilac Lattice (30RB 40/150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Velour without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Lattice swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Velour

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Velour. The nearest is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Velour

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Velour. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Velour

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Velour (1225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Velour without repainting risk. See the full Velour swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Velour

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Velour is Velour (1225). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Velour and you'll get the same color. See the full Velour swatch →

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