Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Pink Parade |
| SKU | 1165 |
| Hex | #B26BA2 |
| RGB | 178, 107, 162 |
| HSL | 314°, 32%, 56% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| 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 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 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.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Parade
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Lavish Lavender (SW 6975), is clearly different (ΔE 6.97). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
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 →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pink Parade
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Melrose Pink (1363), is clearly different (ΔE 5.99). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Melrose 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Parade
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Victoria Rose (HGSW 1014), is clearly different (ΔE 9.96). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Victoria Rose 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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pink Parade
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 18.65). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pink Parade
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 9.63). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Rangwali 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Pink Parade
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 19.85). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pink Parade
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Maran Shell (BD60), is clearly different (ΔE 13.89). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Maran Shell swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pink Parade
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 19.62). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pink Parade
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Jolene (JOLENE), is clearly different (ΔE 21.14). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Jolene swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pink Parade
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 23.7). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pink Parade
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 21.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pink Parade
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Parade — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 26.6). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1165 instead. See the full Oat Latte 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 →