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Hirshfield's Imagine That1226 · #947C98 · LRV 25

Imagine That reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Hirshfield's 1226 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

HIRSHFIELD'S IMAGINE THAT
RGB 148, 124, 152LRV 25

Color spec

BrandHirshfield's
NameImagine That
SKU1226
Hex#947C98
RGB148, 124, 152
HSL291°, 12%, 54%
LRV25
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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About Hirshfield's Imagine That

Imagine That sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.

Imagine That 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

10 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.35
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9069 · #937496 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 21

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.77
All purple at Behr →
100F-5 · #877895 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 21
PMD-82 · #A18196 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 25
MQ4-61 · #967CA7 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 24

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
2072-40 · #957E99 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 25
1384 · #9A83A0 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 27
1391 · #9F7CA5 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 25

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.83
All purple at Valspar →
P002 · #A27E9C · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 25

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.51
All purple at Glidden →
50RB 23/161 · #957D9A · ΔE 0.51 · LRV 23
50RB 20/199 · #8F7395 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 20
10RB 24/179 · #8C80A3 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 24

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.94
All purple at Dutch Boy →
245-5DB · #9984A2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 26
246-6DB · #947491 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 21
144-6DB · #897D9D · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 23
244-4DB · #9084A1 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 25

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.28
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5977 · #91788C · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 20
DE5956 · #8A779A · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 20

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1200 · #957896 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 22
1226 · #99829D · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 25
1206 · #A07C9B · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 24
1298 · #877B9B · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 22

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.62
All purple at C2 Paint →
C2-780 · #93869F · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 26

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All purple at Kompozit →
1226 · #947C98 · ΔE 0 · LRV 23
1206 · #9D7798 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 23

Similar Hirshfield's colors

closest in the Hirshfield's deck

The nearest shades to Imagine That within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1206 · LRV 24
1290 · LRV 25
1304 · LRV 25
1200 · LRV 22
1213 · LRV 27
1171 · LRV 24

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #947C98 in HSL space. Pair Imagine That with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#947C98 + #80987C
TRIADIC
#947C98 · #98947C · #7C9894
ANALOGOUS
#867C98 · #947C98 · #987C8E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.75:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.6:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Hirshfield's Imagine That Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Imagine That 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 1226 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Imagine That

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Imagine That is Veri Berri (SW 9069) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veri Berri swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Imagine That

Behr has no exact twin of Imagine That. The nearest is Lilac Intuition (MQ4-61) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Intuition swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Imagine That

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Imagine That is Wild Orchid (2072-40). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wild Orchid and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Orchid swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Imagine That

The closest Glidden equivalent of Imagine That is Purple Foxglove Flower (50RB 23/161). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). If Glidden is your counter, order Purple Foxglove Flower and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Foxglove Flower swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Imagine That

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Imagine That. The nearest is Jacob's Ladder (144-6DB) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jacob's Ladder swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Imagine That

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Imagine That is Muted Berry (DE5977) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muted Berry swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Imagine That

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Felicia (1200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Imagine That without repainting risk. See the full Felicia swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Imagine That

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Imagine That. The nearest is Portuguese Dawn (C2-780) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Imagine That

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Imagine That is Imagine That (1226). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). If Kompozit is your counter, order Imagine That and you'll get the same color. See the full Imagine That swatch →

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