Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Eleanor Ann |
| SKU | 1229 |
| Hex | #40373E |
| RGB | 64, 55, 62 |
| HSL | 313°, 8%, 23% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Black |
About Hirshfield's Eleanor Ann
At LRV 6, Eleanor Ann is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Eleanor Ann earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
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 black 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 Eleanor Ann 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 #40373E in HSL space. Pair Eleanor Ann 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 Eleanor Ann Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Eleanor Ann 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 1229 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eleanor Ann is Bohemian Black (SW 6988) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bohemian Black swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Behr has no exact twin of Eleanor Ann. The nearest is Bear Rug (S-G-790) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bear Rug swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Eleanor Ann is Dark Basalt (2072-10). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Dark Basalt and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Basalt swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
At Valspar, the closest color to Eleanor Ann is Black Currant (8004-1G) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Currant swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), is clearly different (ΔE 7.98). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Starless Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Onyx Black (00NN 05/000), is clearly different (ΔE 6.26). For an exact match, any Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Onyx Black swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Eleanor Ann is Deepest Purple (445-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deepest Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eleanor Ann is Bohemian Black (HGSW 6988) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bohemian Black swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Black (DEA002), is clearly different (ΔE 6.74). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Black swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Moments (JG-150), is clearly different (ΔE 6.73). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Moments swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Pitch Black (NO. 256), is clearly different (ΔE 6.85). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Pitch Black swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Grantsburg Gray (H101), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Grantsburg Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Midnight (CA210), is clearly different (ΔE 6.68). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Midnight swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
C2 Paint's nearest match is Angus (BD49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Eleanor Ann without repainting risk. See the full Angus swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Blackish (PNT100-DP-54), is clearly different (ΔE 9.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Portola Paints's nearest match is Nomad (NOMAD), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Eleanor Ann without repainting risk. See the full Nomad swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 17.52). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, After Hours (BD-AH), is clearly different (ΔE 12.76). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full After Hours swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Eleanor Ann — the nearest deck color, Charcoal (285144), is clearly different (ΔE 9.41). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1229 instead. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Eleanor Ann
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Eleanor Ann is Eleanor Ann (1229). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6). If Kompozit is your counter, order Eleanor Ann and you'll get the same color. See the full Eleanor Ann swatch →