Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Prophetess |
| SKU | 0079 |
| Hex | #BE8B8F |
| RGB | 190, 139, 143 |
| HSL | 355°, 28%, 65% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Hirshfield's Prophetess
Prophetess sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Prophetess is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink 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 Prophetess 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 #BE8B8F in HSL space. Pair Prophetess 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 Prophetess Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Prophetess 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 0079 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prophetess
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prophetess is Pressed Flower (SW 6304) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pressed Flower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Prophetess
Behr's nearest match is Foxen (200F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Prophetess without repainting risk. See the full Foxen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Prophetess
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Prophetess is Toasted Mauve (1279) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toasted Mauve swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Prophetess
Valspar's nearest match is Twice Shy (V079-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.5 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Prophetess without repainting risk. See the full Twice Shy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Prophetess
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Prophetess is Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Floral Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Prophetess
Glidden has no exact twin of Prophetess. The nearest is Colony Rose (70RR 32/139) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Colony Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Prophetess
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Prophetess is Romantic Pink (303-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romantic Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prophetess
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prophetess is French Heather (HGSW 2035) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Heather swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Prophetess
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Revival Rose (DEC701), is clearly different (ΔE 6.79). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Revival Rose swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Prophetess
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 14.21). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Prophetess
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Fruit Fool (NO. 9911), is clearly different (ΔE 5.79). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Prophetess
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Prophetess is Notice Me (0072) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Notice Me swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Prophetess
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Sunstone (CA223), is clearly different (ΔE 13.62). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Prophetess
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Savannah (C2-543), is clearly different (ΔE 7.8). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Savannah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Prophetess
Clare has no exact twin of Prophetess. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Prophetess
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Fleur (FLEUR), is clearly different (ΔE 10.13). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Fleur swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Prophetess
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 10.5). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Prophetess
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 17.45). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Prophetess
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Prophetess — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 17.63). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0079 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Prophetess
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Prophetess is Prophetess (0079). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Prophetess and you'll get the same color. See the full Prophetess swatch →