Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Desireé |
| SKU | 1219 |
| Hex | #C4ADB8 |
| RGB | 196, 173, 184 |
| HSL | 331°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Desireé
Desireé sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Desireé 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 Desireé 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 #C4ADB8 in HSL space. Pair Desireé 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 Desireé Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desireé 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 1219 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desireé
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Chaise Mauve (SW 6016), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Chaise Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desireé
At Behr, the closest color to Desireé is Pottery Clay (700A-3) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pottery Clay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desireé
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Desireé. The nearest is Lavender Lipstick (2072-50) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Lipstick swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desireé
At Valspar, the closest color to Desireé is Twilight Bloom (V077-3) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Bloom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desireé
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Desireé. The nearest is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desireé
Glidden's nearest match is Hint Of Mauve (30RR 42/079), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Desireé without repainting risk. See the full Hint Of Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desireé
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desireé is Barely Berry (301-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barely Berry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desireé
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Hint of Crimson (HGSW 3416), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Hint of Crimson swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desireé
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Antique Mauve (DE6395), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Antique Mauve swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desireé
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 8.78). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desireé
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Dove Tale (NO. 267), is clearly different (ΔE 11.1). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desireé
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Desireé (1219), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Desireé without repainting risk. See the full Desireé swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desireé
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Hue is the Artist? (R115), is clearly different (ΔE 5.13). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desireé
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 8.04). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Desireé
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 10.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Desireé
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Simmer Down (SIMMER DOWN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.52). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Simmer Down swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Desireé
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 8.4). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Desireé
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.88). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Desireé
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Desireé — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 12.12). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1219 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desireé
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Desireé is Desireé (1219). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Desireé and you'll get the same color. See the full Desireé swatch →