Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Cut Heather |
| SKU | 1303 |
| Hex | #9E909E |
| RGB | 158, 144, 158 |
| HSL | 300°, 7%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Cut Heather
Cut Heather 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 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.
Cut Heather 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 Cut Heather 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 #9E909E in HSL space. Pair Cut Heather 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 Cut Heather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cut Heather 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 1303 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cut Heather
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cut Heather is Berry Cream (SW 9075) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Cream swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cut Heather
Behr's nearest match is Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Cut Heather without repainting risk. See the full Duchess Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cut Heather
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cut Heather is Hazy Lilac (2116-40). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hazy Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazy Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cut Heather
Valspar's nearest match is Romantic Holiday (V076-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.4 vs 32) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Cut Heather without repainting risk. See the full Romantic Holiday swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cut Heather
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cut Heather is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cut Heather
Glidden has no exact twin of Cut Heather. The nearest is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cut Heather
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Cut Heather is Pouty Purple (345-4DB). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Pouty Purple and you'll get the same color. See the full Pouty Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cut Heather
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cut Heather is Berry Crème (HGSW 2424) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cut Heather
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Ashen Plum (DE6396), is clearly different (ΔE 5.79). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Ashen Plum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cut Heather
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 10). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cut Heather
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 10.08). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cut Heather
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cut Heather (1303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Cut Heather without repainting risk. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cut Heather
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, December Sky (R094), is clearly different (ΔE 13.32). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full December Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cut Heather
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Zydeco (C2-986), is clearly different (ΔE 8.07). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cut Heather
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 7.14). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cut Heather
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Jules (JULES), is clearly different (ΔE 14.65). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Jules swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cut Heather
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 20.41). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cut Heather
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 15.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cut Heather
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Cut Heather — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 12.49). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1303 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cut Heather
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Cut Heather is Cut Heather (1303). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cut Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Cut Heather swatch →