Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Dragonflies |
| SKU | V002-2 |
| Hex | #BA7CB4 |
| RGB | 186, 124, 180 |
| HSL | 306°, 31%, 61% |
| LRV | 28.1 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Dragonflies
Dragonflies sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Dragonflies 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Dragonflies within Valspar'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 #BA7CB4 in HSL space. Pair Dragonflies 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.
Valspar Dragonflies Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dragonflies 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 Valspar V002-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dragonflies
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dragonflies is Drama Violet (SW 6978) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.1) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drama Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dragonflies
Behr's nearest match is Berry Blush (BIC-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28.1) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Dragonflies without repainting risk. See the full Berry Blush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dragonflies
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dragonflies is Lilac Pink (2074-40) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.1) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dragonflies
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.1) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Dragonflies without repainting risk. See the full Daphne Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dragonflies
At Glidden, the closest color to Dragonflies is Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.1) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daphne Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dragonflies
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dragonflies. The nearest is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dragonflies
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dragonflies is Lavender Sweater (DE5998) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.1) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Sweater swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dragonflies
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dragonflies is Moonlight Melody (1179) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28.1) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dragonflies
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dragonflies is Moonlight Melody (1179) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28.1) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dragonflies
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dragonflies is Moonlight Melody (1179) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28.1) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →