Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Petunia Trail |
| SKU | 1253 |
| Hex | #B8B0CF |
| RGB | 184, 176, 207 |
| HSL | 255°, 24%, 75% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Petunia Trail
Petunia Trail sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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.
Petunia Trail 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 Petunia Trail 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 #B8B0CF in HSL space. Pair Petunia Trail 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 Petunia Trail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Petunia Trail 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 1253 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Petunia Trail
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Petunia Trail is Magical (SW 6829) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Petunia Trail
At Behr, the closest color to Petunia Trail is Silverberry (670F-4) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Petunia Trail
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Petunia Trail is Enchanted (2070-50) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Valspar's nearest match is Orchid House (1001-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Petunia Trail without repainting risk. See the full Orchid House swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Petunia Trail
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4), is clearly different (ΔE 5.29). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Spring Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Glidden's nearest match is Empress Lilac (90BB 47/149), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Petunia Trail without repainting risk. See the full Empress Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Purple Kiss (143-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Petunia Trail without repainting risk. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Petunia Trail
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Petunia Trail is Magical (HGSW 1425) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Petunia Trail. The nearest is Madder Blue (DE5926) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madder Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 12.41). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 15.23). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Petunia Trail
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Petunia Trail is Petunia Trail (1253). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Petunia Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Petunia Trail swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Hue is the Artist? (R115), is clearly different (ΔE 10.49). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Petunia Trail
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 8.37). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 14.6). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 8.99). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 14.23). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 16.65). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Petunia Trail
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Petunia Trail — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 12.22). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1253 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Petunia Trail
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Petunia Trail is Petunia Trail (1253). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Petunia Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Petunia Trail swatch →