Intrigue
T522 · #908696 · LRV 25.2 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Intrigue25.2
- 4Wisteria48
- 5Grape Mist54
What Color Is Intrigue, Really?
Intrigue reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar T522 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Intrigue
Intrigue 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.
How Lighting Changes Intrigue
Intrigue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25.2, 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.
Most complaints about Intrigue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar T522 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Gentle GrapeSW 9074 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 26 | Color page → |
| Behr | Cinema ScreenMQ1-32 · Behr | 3.8 | 25 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | AmorousAF-600 · Benjamin Moore | 1.7 | 27 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Tin LizziePPG1172-5 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 27 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Greyed Amethyst10RB 25/102 · Glidden | 2.0 | 25 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Dusked Purple343-5DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 24 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Intrigue within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #908696 in HSL space. Pair Intrigue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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