Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Pansy Posie |
| SKU | 1212 |
| Hex | #BCA3B4 |
| RGB | 188, 163, 180 |
| HSL | 319°, 16%, 69% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Pansy Posie
Pansy Posie sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pansy Posie 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
11 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Pansy Posie 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 #BCA3B4 in HSL space. Pair Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pansy Posie 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 1212 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Obi Lilac (SW 6556) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Obi Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Behr has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Dark Lilac (100F-4) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dark Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Valspar has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Bedroom Plum (1004-8A) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38.1 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bedroom Plum swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pansy Posie
At Glidden, the closest color to Pansy Posie is Light French Lilac (50RB 39/138) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light French Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pansy Posie without repainting risk. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pansy Posie
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pansy Posie. The nearest is Magical Mauve (DE6011) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical Mauve swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pansy Posie
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pansy Posie (1212), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pansy Posie without repainting risk. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pansy Posie
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pansy Posie is Pansy Posie (1212). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Kompozit is your counter, order Pansy Posie and you'll get the same color. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →