Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Childish Wonder |
| SKU | 1261 |
| Hex | #A5A8D6 |
| RGB | 165, 168, 214 |
| HSL | 236°, 37%, 74% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Childish Wonder
Childish Wonder sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Childish Wonder 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 Childish Wonder 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 #A5A8D6 in HSL space. Pair Childish Wonder 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 Childish Wonder Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Childish Wonder 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 1261 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Indulgent (SW 6969) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Behr has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Wild Thistle (630F-4) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Thistle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Childish Wonder
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Childish Wonder is Victorian Trim (2068-50) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Trim swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Childish Wonder
At Valspar, the closest color to Childish Wonder is Sassy Violet (4004-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41.5 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassy Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Childish Wonder
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Puturple (PPG1248-5) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Puturple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Glidden has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Fresh Hyacinth (54BB 41/237) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Hyacinth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Lite Periwinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Childish Wonder
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Gentry Violet (HGSW 1404) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentry Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Childish Wonder
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Childish Wonder is Simply Violet (DE5941) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simply Violet swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 16.29). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 12.9). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Childish Wonder (1261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Childish Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Sheer Clouds (R087), is clearly different (ΔE 13.87). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Childish Wonder
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Blue Persuasion (C2-767), is clearly different (ΔE 9.48). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38), is clearly different (ΔE 16.75). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 13.49). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.78). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 16.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Childish Wonder — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 14.88). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1261 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Childish Wonder
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Childish Wonder is Childish Wonder (1261). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). If Kompozit is your counter, order Childish Wonder and you'll get the same color. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →