Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Purple Haze |
| SKU | 1255 |
| Hex | #9C96C5 |
| RGB | 156, 150, 197 |
| HSL | 248°, 29%, 68% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Purple Haze
Purple Haze sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Purple Haze 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 Purple Haze 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 #9C96C5 in HSL space. Pair Purple Haze 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 Purple Haze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Haze 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 1255 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Haze
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Dahlia (SW 6816), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Haze
At Behr, the closest color to Purple Haze is Delectable (650F-4) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delectable swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Haze
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Haze is Snugglepuss (1405) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Haze
Valspar's nearest match is Purpleheart (8001-48D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Haze without repainting risk. See the full Purpleheart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Haze
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Purple Haze is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Purple Haze
At Glidden, the closest color to Purple Haze is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Haze
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Purple Haze. The nearest is Purplesaurus (143-5DB) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purplesaurus swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Haze
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Haze
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Purple Haze. The nearest is Ode to Purple (DE5962) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ode to Purple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Haze
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 18.09). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Haze
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 19.71). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Haze
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Purple Haze (1255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Haze without repainting risk. See the full Purple Haze swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Purple Haze
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Harbour Grey (CA195), is clearly different (ΔE 16.59). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Haze
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 8.88). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Haze
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 12.44). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Purple Haze
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 16.14). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Purple Haze
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 15.86). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Haze
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 17.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Purple Haze
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Haze — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 22.16). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1255 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Haze
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Purple Haze is Purple Haze (1255). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Purple Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Haze swatch →