Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Pleasant Dream |
| SKU | 1186 |
| Hex | #A379AA |
| RGB | 163, 121, 170 |
| HSL | 291°, 22%, 57% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Pleasant Dream
Pleasant Dream sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Pleasant Dream 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 Pleasant Dream 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 #A379AA in HSL space. Pair Pleasant Dream 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 Pleasant Dream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pleasant Dream 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 1186 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pleasant Dream is Lavish Lavender (SW 6975) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Behr has no exact twin of Pleasant Dream. The nearest is Lilac Intuition (MQ4-61) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Intuition swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pleasant Dream is Naples Sunset (1391) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Naples Sunset swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
At Valspar, the closest color to Pleasant Dream is Purple Stripe (1003-3B) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24.2 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Stripe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pleasant Dream is Bell Heather (PPG1250-6) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bell Heather swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
At Glidden, the closest color to Pleasant Dream is Orchid Blush (41RB 24/309) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orchid Blush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Orchid Petals (145-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Pleasant Dream without repainting risk. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Violet Royale (HGSW 1434), is clearly different (ΔE 5.11). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Violet Royale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cloudy Plum (DE5984), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Pleasant Dream without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Plum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 15.76). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 11.16). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pleasant Dream (1186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Pleasant Dream without repainting risk. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 17.76). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 9.51). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 18.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.12). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 22.37). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 20.41). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pleasant Dream — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 24.36). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1186 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pleasant Dream
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pleasant Dream is Pleasant Dream (1186). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). If Kompozit is your counter, order Pleasant Dream and you'll get the same color. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →