Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Gypsy's Gown |
| SKU | 1311 |
| Hex | #A698A8 |
| RGB | 166, 152, 168 |
| HSL | 293°, 8%, 63% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Gypsy's Gown
Gypsy's Gown sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Gypsy's Gown 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
12 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Gypsy's Gown 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 #A698A8 in HSL space. Pair Gypsy's Gown 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 Gypsy's Gown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gypsy's Gown 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 1311 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Ash Violet (SW 6549) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
Behr's nearest match is Heirloom Orchid (110F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Gypsy's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Heirloom Orchid swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Iris Bliss (1383) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
The closest Valspar equivalent of Gypsy's Gown is Native Lilac (4001-4A). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 32.8 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Native Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Native Lilac swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gypsy's Gown. The nearest is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
At Glidden, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Mineral Violet (10RB 36/082) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineral Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Grayed Lilac (344-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Lilac swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cut Heather (1303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Gypsy's Gown without repainting risk. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gypsy's Gown is African Purple (C2-781) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full African Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gypsy's Gown
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gypsy's Gown is Gypsy's Gown (1311). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gypsy's Gown and you'll get the same color. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →