Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Majestic Plum |
| SKU | 1214 |
| Hex | #806173 |
| RGB | 128, 97, 115 |
| HSL | 325°, 14%, 44% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Hirshfield's Majestic Plum
With an LRV of 16, Majestic Plum is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Majestic Plum works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red 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 Majestic Plum 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 #806173 in HSL space. Pair Majestic Plum 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 Majestic Plum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Majestic Plum 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 1214 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Majestic Plum
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Majestic Plum is Grape Harvest (SW 6285) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Harvest swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Behr has no exact twin of Majestic Plum. The nearest is Showstopper (MQ5-34) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Showstopper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Bonne Nuit (AF-635), is clearly different (ΔE 6.06). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Bonne Nuit swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Majestic Plum
At Valspar, the closest color to Majestic Plum is Purple Sunset (8003-2F) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Sunset swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Majestic Plum
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Majestic Plum. The nearest is Grape Jelly (PPG1177-6) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Jelly swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Glidden has no exact twin of Majestic Plum. The nearest is Grape Jelly (PPG1177-6) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Jelly swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Ripened Plum (346-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Ripened Plum swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Majestic Plum
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Majestic Plum is Principal Grape (HGSW 2432) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Principal Grape swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Majestic Plum. The nearest is Plum Wine (DE5978) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum Wine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Salvaged (JG-147), is clearly different (ΔE 13.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Salvaged swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, London Clay (NO. 244), is clearly different (ΔE 13.58). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full London Clay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Majestic Plum
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Majestic Plum is Majestic Plum (1214) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majestic Plum swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Hypnotic (R118), is clearly different (ΔE 7.38). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Hypnotic swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Majestic Plum
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Sangria (C2-509), is clearly different (ΔE 5.64). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Sangria swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Prince (PNT100-DP-33), is clearly different (ΔE 6.86). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Prince swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Majestic Plum. The nearest is Carmine (CARMINE) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carmine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Rodmell (RODMELL), is clearly different (ΔE 8.75). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Rodmell swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 23.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Majestic Plum
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Majestic Plum — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 24.84). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1214 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Majestic Plum
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Majestic Plum is Majestic Plum (1214). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). If Kompozit is your counter, order Majestic Plum and you'll get the same color. See the full Majestic Plum swatch →