Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Butterfly Bush |
| SKU | 1282 |
| Hex | #A2A1B9 |
| RGB | 162, 161, 185 |
| HSL | 242°, 15%, 68% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Bush sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Butterfly Bush 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 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 purple 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 Butterfly Bush 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 #A2A1B9 in HSL space. Pair Butterfly Bush 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 Butterfly Bush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Butterfly Bush 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 1282 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Vesper Violet (SW 6542), is clearly different (ΔE 5.02). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Vesper Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
At Behr, the closest color to Butterfly Bush is Art Nouveau Glass (N570-3) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Art Nouveau Glass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Butterfly Bush. The nearest is Dreamy (1425) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dreamy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Moonlight Stroll (8004-45D), is clearly different (ΔE 5.02). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Moonlight Stroll swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23), is clearly different (ΔE 5.89). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Contemplative Blue (30BB 39/122), is clearly different (ΔE 5.64). For an exact match, any Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Contemplative Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Spring Tulip (243-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Butterfly Bush without repainting risk. See the full Spring Tulip swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Dipped in Violet (HGSW 2405), is clearly different (ΔE 5.02). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Dipped in Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Butterfly Bush. The nearest is Midnight Blush (DE5913) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Midnight Blush swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 14.8). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 13.06). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Butterfly Bush (1282), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Butterfly Bush without repainting risk. See the full Butterfly Bush swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 6.75). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Butterfly Bush. The nearest is Dusk (BD11) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusk swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 11.42). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 20.32). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 16.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Butterfly Bush — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 17.68). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1282 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Butterfly Bush
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Butterfly Bush is Butterfly Bush (1282). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Butterfly Bush and you'll get the same color. See the full Butterfly Bush swatch →