Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Play Time |
| SKU | 1220 |
| Hex | #B39BA9 |
| RGB | 179, 155, 169 |
| HSL | 325°, 14%, 65% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Play Time
Play Time sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Play Time 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 Play Time 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 #B39BA9 in HSL space. Pair Play Time 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 Play Time Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Play Time 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 1220 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Play Time
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Play Time. The nearest is Rosé (SW 6290) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosé swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Play Time
Behr's nearest match is Fond Memory (130F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Play Time without repainting risk. See the full Fond Memory swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Play Time
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Play Time. The nearest is Inspired (AF-595) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inspired swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Play Time
Valspar's nearest match is Dusty Lavender (1002-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33.2 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Play Time without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Lavender swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Play Time
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Play Time is Ashberry (PPG1179-5) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ashberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Play Time
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Mauve (30RR 36/091), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Play Time without repainting risk. See the full Soft Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Play Time
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Play Time. The nearest is Jasmine Flower (301-4DB) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jasmine Flower swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Play Time
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Play Time. The nearest is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Play Time
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Play Time is Veiled Violet (DE5976) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Play Time
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 10.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Play Time
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 5.06). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Play Time
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Play Time. The nearest is Gypsy's Gown (1311) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Play Time
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 9.15). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Play Time
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, Dusk (BD11), is clearly different (ΔE 8.81). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full Dusk swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Play Time
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 10.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Play Time
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), is clearly different (ΔE 17.32). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Play Time
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 21.55). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Play Time
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 19.6). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Play Time
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Play Time — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 24.95). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1220 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Play Time
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Play Time is Play Time (1220). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order Play Time and you'll get the same color. See the full Play Time swatch →