Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Bailey Bells |
| SKU | 1262 |
| Hex | #8A8EC9 |
| RGB | 138, 142, 201 |
| HSL | 236°, 37%, 66% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Hirshfield's Bailey Bells
Bailey Bells sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Bailey Bells is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Bailey Bells within Hirshfield's'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 #8A8EC9 in HSL space. Pair Bailey Bells 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.
Hirshfield's Bailey Bells Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bailey Bells 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 Hirshfield's 1262 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Brave Purple (SW 6823), is clearly different (ΔE 6.29). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Brave Purple swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bailey Bells
At Behr, the closest color to Bailey Bells is Ancestry Violet (S100-4) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ancestry Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Bailey Bells. The nearest is California Lilac (2068-40) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full California Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Enchanted Evening (4003-8A), is clearly different (ΔE 6.44). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bailey Bells
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bailey Bells is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Glidden has no exact twin of Bailey Bells. The nearest is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bailey Bells. The nearest is Purple Dreams (142-5DB) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bailey Bells
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Serenade (HGSW 1413), is clearly different (ΔE 6.29). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Serenade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Star Of Persia (DEFD01), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 16.86). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 10.34). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bailey Bells
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bailey Bells is Mood Mode (1269) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 16.23). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bailey Bells
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 12.18). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 16.68). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Cyclone (CYCLONE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.62). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Cyclone swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.38). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 15.44). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bailey Bells
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Bailey Bells — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 22.12). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1262 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bailey Bells
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bailey Bells is Bailey Bells (1262). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bailey Bells and you'll get the same color. See the full Bailey Bells swatch →