Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Mood Mode |
| SKU | 1269 |
| Hex | #7F90CB |
| RGB | 127, 144, 203 |
| HSL | 227°, 42%, 65% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Hirshfield's Mood Mode
Mood Mode 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.
Mood Mode is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue 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 Mood Mode 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 #7F90CB in HSL space. Pair Mood Mode 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 Mood Mode Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mood Mode 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 1269 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mood Mode
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mood Mode. The nearest is Dahlia (SW 6816) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mood Mode
At Behr, the closest color to Mood Mode is Violet Aura (M550-5) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Aura swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mood Mode
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Brazilian Blue (817), is clearly different (ΔE 5.24). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Brazilian Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mood Mode
Valspar has no exact twin of Mood Mode. The nearest is Blue Shock (4005-10B) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28.1 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Shock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mood Mode
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mood Mode is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mood Mode
Glidden's nearest match is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mood Mode without repainting risk. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mood Mode
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Purple Dreams (142-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.76). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mood Mode
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mood Mode. The nearest is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mood Mode
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mood Mode. The nearest is Twilight Twinkle (DE5907) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 24 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Twinkle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mood Mode
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 15.53). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mood Mode
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 7.43). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mood Mode
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mood Mode is Mood Mode (1269) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mood Mode
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 15.54). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mood Mode
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 9.52). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mood Mode
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 15.25). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mood Mode
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Cyclone (CYCLONE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.79). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Cyclone swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mood Mode
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 9.39). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mood Mode
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.74). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mood Mode
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mood Mode — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 21.25). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1269 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mood Mode
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Mood Mode is Mood Mode (1269). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Mood Mode and you'll get the same color. See the full Mood Mode swatch →