Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Cut Velvet |
| SKU | 1192 |
| Hex | #B391C8 |
| RGB | 179, 145, 200 |
| HSL | 277°, 33%, 68% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Cut Velvet
Cut Velvet sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Cut Velvet 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 by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. 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
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Cut Velvet 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 #B391C8 in HSL space. Pair Cut Velvet 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 Velvet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cut Velvet 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 1192 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cut Velvet
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cut Velvet. The nearest is Kismet (SW 6830) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 29 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kismet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cut Velvet
Behr has no exact twin of Cut Velvet. The nearest is Bed Of Roses (680D-5) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bed Of Roses swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cut Velvet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cut Velvet is Mighty Aphrodite (1397) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mighty Aphrodite swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cut Velvet
Valspar has no exact twin of Cut Velvet. The nearest is Izzy's Mittens (V038-4) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.2 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Izzy's Mittens swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cut Velvet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cut Velvet is Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Perfect swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cut Velvet
Glidden's nearest match is Confetti Purple (40RB 36/264), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Cut Velvet without repainting risk. See the full Confetti Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cut Velvet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cut Velvet. The nearest is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cut Velvet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cut Velvet. The nearest is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 29 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cut Velvet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cut Velvet is Amethyst Show (DE5990) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Show swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cut Velvet
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Cut Velvet is Cut Velvet (1192). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Cut Velvet and you'll get the same color. See the full Cut Velvet swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cut Velvet
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Cut Velvet is Cut Velvet (1192). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cut Velvet and you'll get the same color. See the full Cut Velvet swatch →