Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | May Mist |
| SKU | 1247 |
| Hex | #A19FC8 |
| RGB | 161, 159, 200 |
| HSL | 243°, 27%, 70% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's May Mist
May Mist sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
May Mist 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 May Mist 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 #A19FC8 in HSL space. Pair May Mist 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 May Mist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching May Mist 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 1247 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of May Mist
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Berry Frappé (SW 9068), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
Behr Equivalent of May Mist
Behr has no exact twin of May Mist. The nearest is Fortune (N100-4) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fortune swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of May Mist
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Mighty Aphrodite (1397), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Mighty Aphrodite swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of May Mist
At Valspar, the closest color to May Mist is Purpleheart (8001-48D) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purpleheart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of May Mist
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to May Mist is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of May Mist
Glidden has no exact twin of May Mist. The nearest is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of May Mist
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to May Mist is Purplesaurus (143-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purplesaurus swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of May Mist
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Dipped in Violet (HGSW 2405), is clearly different (ΔE 8.92). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Dipped in Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of May Mist
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to May Mist is Grape Gatsby (DE5948) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 32 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Gatsby swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of May Mist
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 17.14). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of May Mist
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 18.02). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of May Mist
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of May Mist is May Mist (1247). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order May Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full May Mist swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of May Mist
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 11.94). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of May Mist
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Blue Persuasion (C2-767), is clearly different (ΔE 11.16). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Clare Equivalent of May Mist
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 10.79). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of May Mist
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 15.18). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of May Mist
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 24.59). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of May Mist
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 17.27). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of May Mist
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of May Mist — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 20.92). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1247 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of May Mist
The closest Kompozit equivalent of May Mist is May Mist (1247). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order May Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full May Mist swatch →