Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Gorgeous Hydrangea |
| SKU | 1242 |
| Hex | #A495CB |
| RGB | 164, 149, 203 |
| HSL | 257°, 34%, 69% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Gorgeous Hydrangea
Gorgeous Hydrangea 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.
Gorgeous Hydrangea 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 Gorgeous Hydrangea 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 #A495CB in HSL space. Pair Gorgeous Hydrangea 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 Gorgeous Hydrangea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gorgeous Hydrangea 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 1242 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gorgeous Hydrangea. The nearest is Kismet (SW 6830) at ΔE 4.92 — 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 Gorgeous Hydrangea
Behr's nearest match is Garden Flower (670D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gorgeous Hydrangea without repainting risk. See the full Garden Flower swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gorgeous Hydrangea is Mighty Aphrodite (1397) — very close at ΔE 2.37, 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 Gorgeous Hydrangea
At Valspar, the closest color to Gorgeous Hydrangea is Purpleheart (8001-48D) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purpleheart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gorgeous Hydrangea is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Glidden's nearest match is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gorgeous Hydrangea without repainting risk. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gorgeous Hydrangea. The nearest is Purplesaurus (143-5DB) at ΔE 3.75 — 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 Purplesaurus swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gorgeous Hydrangea. The nearest is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) at ΔE 4.92 — 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 Gorgeous Hydrangea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gorgeous Hydrangea is Ode to Purple (DE5962) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ode to Purple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 18.63). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 21.44). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gorgeous Hydrangea (1242), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gorgeous Hydrangea without repainting risk. See the full Gorgeous Hydrangea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 15.82). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 10.68). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 14.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 16.79). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 27.61). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 24.74). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 23.03). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1242 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gorgeous Hydrangea is Gorgeous Hydrangea (1242). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gorgeous Hydrangea and you'll get the same color. See the full Gorgeous Hydrangea swatch →