Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Royal Proclamation |
| SKU | 1297 |
| Hex | #AAA0BC |
| RGB | 170, 160, 188 |
| HSL | 261°, 17%, 68% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Royal Proclamation
Royal Proclamation sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Royal Proclamation 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 Royal Proclamation 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 #AAA0BC in HSL space. Pair Royal Proclamation 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 Royal Proclamation Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Royal Proclamation 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 1297 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Royal Proclamation. The nearest is Obi Lilac (SW 6556) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Obi Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Behr has no exact twin of Royal Proclamation. The nearest is Roaring Twenties (N120-4) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roaring Twenties swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Royal Proclamation. The nearest is Central Mauve (1412) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Central Mauve swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Izzy's Mittens (V038-4), is clearly different (ΔE 5.9). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Izzy's Mittens swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Lilac Time (PPG1168-4), is clearly different (ΔE 7.45). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Lilac Time swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Glidden has no exact twin of Royal Proclamation. The nearest is High Society Violet (50RB 37/102) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Society Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Simply Divine (144-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Royal Proclamation without repainting risk. See the full Simply Divine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Royal Proclamation. The nearest is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Royal Proclamation is Purple Springs (DE5955) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Springs swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 11.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 11.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Royal Proclamation is Royal Proclamation (1297). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Royal Proclamation and you'll get the same color. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 8.76). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Dusk (BD11), is clearly different (ΔE 6.84). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Dusk swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 8.52). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 15.11). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 22.93). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 18.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Royal Proclamation — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 21.44). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1297 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Royal Proclamation
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Royal Proclamation is Royal Proclamation (1297). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Royal Proclamation and you'll get the same color. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →