Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Pink Parade |
| SKU | 1165 |
| Hex | #B26BA2 |
| RGB | 178, 107, 162 |
| HSL | 314°, 32%, 56% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Pink Parade
Pink Parade sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Pink Parade 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
8 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.
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Pink Parade 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 #B26BA2 in HSL space. Pair Pink Parade 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 Pink Parade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pink Parade 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 1165 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Pink Parade
Behr has no exact twin of Pink Parade. The nearest is Degas Pink (100D-4) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Degas Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pink Parade
Valspar has no exact twin of Pink Parade. The nearest is Felicia (M202) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20.4 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Felicia swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pink Parade
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Parade without repainting risk. See the full Mulberry Bush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pink Parade
Glidden's nearest match is Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Parade without repainting risk. See the full Mulberry Bush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pink Parade
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pink Parade is Fizzleberry (146-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fizzleberry swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pink Parade
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pink Parade. The nearest is Brandywine (DE5005) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 19 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brandywine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pink Parade
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pink Parade (1165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Parade without repainting risk. See the full Pink Parade swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pink Parade
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pink Parade is Pink Parade (1165). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). If Kompozit is your counter, order Pink Parade and you'll get the same color. See the full Pink Parade swatch →