Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Purple Vision |
| SKU | 1254 |
| Hex | #A29CC8 |
| RGB | 162, 156, 200 |
| HSL | 248°, 29%, 70% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Purple Vision
Purple Vision sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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 Vision 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 Vision 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 #A29CC8 in HSL space. Pair Purple Vision 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 Vision Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Vision 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 1254 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Vision
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Berry Frappé (SW 9068), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Vision
Behr doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Fortune (N100-4), is clearly different (ΔE 5.55). For an exact match, any Behr retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Fortune swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Vision
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Purple Vision. The nearest is Mighty Aphrodite (1397) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mighty Aphrodite swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Vision
Valspar's nearest match is Purpleheart (8001-48D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Vision without repainting risk. See the full Purpleheart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Vision
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Vision without repainting risk. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Purple Vision
At Glidden, the closest color to Purple Vision is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) 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 Vision
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Purple Vision is Purplesaurus (143-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purplesaurus swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Vision
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Vision
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Purple Vision is Ode to Purple (DE5962) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ode to Purple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Vision
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 18.08). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Vision
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 18.97). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Vision
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Purple Vision (1254), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Vision without repainting risk. See the full Purple Vision swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Purple Vision
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 12.95). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Vision
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Blue Persuasion (C2-767), is clearly different (ΔE 12.27). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Vision
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 11.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Purple Vision
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 16.03). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Purple Vision
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 25.54). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Vision
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 18.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Purple Vision
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Vision — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 21.89). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1254 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Vision
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Purple Vision is Purple Vision (1254). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Purple Vision and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Vision swatch →