Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Purple Hollyhock |
| SKU | 1158 |
| Hex | #D96CAD |
| RGB | 217, 108, 173 |
| HSL | 324°, 59%, 64% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Hirshfield's Purple Hollyhock
Purple Hollyhock sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Purple Hollyhock 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 Purple Hollyhock 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 #D96CAD in HSL space. Pair Purple Hollyhock 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 Hollyhock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Hollyhock 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 1158 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Purple Hollyhock. The nearest is Ice Plant (SW 6847) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ice Plant swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
At Behr, the closest color to Purple Hollyhock is Rose Sachet (130D-4) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Sachet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Hollyhock is Spring Azalea (2077-40) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Azalea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
At Valspar, the closest color to Purple Hollyhock is Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raspberry Sorbet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Paris Pink (PPG1181-6), is clearly different (ΔE 7.54). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Paris Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Paris Pink (PPG1181-6), is clearly different (ΔE 7.38). For an exact match, any Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Paris Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Purple Hollyhock. The nearest is Brisked Berry (146-5DB) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brisked Berry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Cherished Pink (HGSW 1024), is clearly different (ΔE 8.58). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Cherished Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Purple Hollyhock. The nearest is Deep Carnation (DE5011) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Carnation swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 25.21). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 10.52). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Purple Hollyhock (1158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Hollyhock without repainting risk. See the full Purple Hollyhock swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 21.61). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Dahlia (BD59), is clearly different (ΔE 7.8). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 18.96). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 28.21). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 23.09). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 22.9). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Hollyhock — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 28.03). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1158 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Purple Hollyhock is Purple Hollyhock (1158). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). If Kompozit is your counter, order Purple Hollyhock and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Hollyhock swatch →