Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Satin Flower |
| SKU | 1185 |
| Hex | #B48FBD |
| RGB | 180, 143, 189 |
| HSL | 288°, 26%, 65% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Satin Flower
Satin Flower 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 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.
Satin Flower 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 Satin Flower 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 #B48FBD in HSL space. Pair Satin Flower 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 Satin Flower Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Satin Flower 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 1185 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Satin Flower
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Satin Flower. The nearest is Drama Violet (SW 6978) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 29 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drama Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Satin Flower
Behr has no exact twin of Satin Flower. The nearest is Blooming Lilac (HDC-MD-10) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooming Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Satin Flower
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Satin Flower is Hydrangea (1390) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hydrangea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Satin Flower
Valspar has no exact twin of Satin Flower. The nearest is Izzy's Mittens (V038-4) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.2 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Izzy's Mittens swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Satin Flower
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Satin Flower is Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Perfect swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Satin Flower
At Glidden, the closest color to Satin Flower is Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Perfect swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Satin Flower
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Satin Flower is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Satin Flower
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Satin Flower. The nearest is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 29 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Satin Flower
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Ode to Purple (DE5962), is clearly different (ΔE 5.85). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Ode to Purple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Satin Flower
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 22.54). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Satin Flower
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 13.97). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Satin Flower
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Satin Flower (1185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Satin Flower without repainting risk. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Satin Flower
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Wild and Free (R104), is clearly different (ΔE 16.58). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Satin Flower
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 11.7). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Satin Flower
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 15.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Satin Flower
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 19.32). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Satin Flower
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 31.65). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Satin Flower
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 28.8). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Satin Flower
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Satin Flower — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 23.57). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1185 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Satin Flower
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Satin Flower is Satin Flower (1185). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Satin Flower and you'll get the same color. See the full Satin Flower swatch →