Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Lavender Spectacle |
| SKU | 1283 |
| Hex | #9392AD |
| RGB | 147, 146, 173 |
| HSL | 242°, 14%, 63% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Lavender Spectacle
Lavender Spectacle sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Lavender Spectacle 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 Lavender Spectacle 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 #9392AD in HSL space. Pair Lavender Spectacle 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 Lavender Spectacle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lavender Spectacle 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 1283 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Berry Cream (SW 9075), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Berry Cream swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Behr doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Evening In Paris (N560-4), is clearly different (ΔE 5.54). For an exact match, any Behr retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Evening In Paris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Violet Stone (2069-40) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Valspar's nearest match is Macaw (8003-48D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Spectacle without repainting risk. See the full Macaw swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Glidden has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Come Catch Me (243-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Come Catch Me swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Berry Crème (HGSW 2424), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, London Fog (DE5920), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full London Fog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Times Past (JG-94), is clearly different (ΔE 13.48). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Times Past swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 16.61). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lavender Spectacle is Lavender Spectacle (1283) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Fleeting Daylight (R093), is clearly different (ΔE 13.04). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Fleeting Daylight swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lavender Spectacle. The nearest is African Purple (C2-781) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 7.11). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Jules (JULES), is clearly different (ΔE 12.21). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Jules swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.84). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 13.76). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Lavender Spectacle — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 16.27). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1283 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lavender Spectacle
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Lavender Spectacle is Lavender Spectacle (1283). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Lavender Spectacle and you'll get the same color. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →