Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Heather Feather |
| SKU | 1198 |
| Hex | #C3ADC5 |
| RGB | 195, 173, 197 |
| HSL | 295°, 17%, 73% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Heather Feather
Heather Feather sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Heather Feather 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 Heather Feather 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 #C3ADC5 in HSL space. Pair Heather Feather 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 Heather Feather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Heather Feather 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 1198 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heather Feather
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Heather Feather. The nearest is Magical (SW 6829) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Heather Feather
Behr has no exact twin of Heather Feather. The nearest is Rosy Tan (130E-3) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosy Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Heather Feather
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lavender Lipstick (2072-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Lavender Lipstick swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Heather Feather
Valspar's nearest match is Really Romantic (V075-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Really Romantic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Heather Feather
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Heather Feather
Glidden's nearest match is Northern Light Purple (50RB 45/122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Northern Light Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Heather Feather
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Heather Feather is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Wishes swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heather Feather
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Heather Feather. The nearest is Magical (HGSW 1425) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Heather Feather
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Madder Blue (DE5926), is clearly different (ΔE 8.84). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Madder Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Heather Feather
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 11.84). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Heather Feather
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 8.33). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Heather Feather
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Heather Feather
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Hue is the Artist? (R115), is clearly different (ΔE 8.7). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Heather Feather
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 9.3). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Heather Feather
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 14.42). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Heather Feather
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 9.2). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Heather Feather
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 12.11). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Heather Feather
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 20.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Heather Feather
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Heather Feather — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 13.74). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1198 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Heather Feather
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Heather Feather is Heather Feather (1198). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Heather Feather and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather Feather swatch →