Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Sophistication |
| SKU | 0115 |
| Hex | #713545 |
| RGB | 113, 53, 69 |
| HSL | 344°, 36%, 33% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Hirshfield's Sophistication
At LRV 9, Sophistication is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Sophistication earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red 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 Sophistication 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 #713545 in HSL space. Pair Sophistication 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 Sophistication Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sophistication 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 0115 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sophistication
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sophistication is Borscht (SW 7578) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Borscht swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sophistication
At Behr, the closest color to Sophistication is Cranberry (UL100-4) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cranberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sophistication
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sophistication. The nearest is Raisin Torte (2083-10) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raisin Torte swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sophistication
Valspar has no exact twin of Sophistication. The nearest is Fire Agate (T503) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fire Agate swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sophistication
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sophistication. The nearest is Merlot (PPG13-04) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Merlot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sophistication
Glidden has no exact twin of Sophistication. The nearest is Classic Burgundy (09YR 05/305) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Classic Burgundy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sophistication
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sophistication is Conspicuous Fuchsia (247-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Conspicuous Fuchsia swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sophistication
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sophistication is Borscht (HGSW 7578) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Borscht swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sophistication
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sophistication. The nearest is Garnet Evening (DEA147) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garnet Evening swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sophistication
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, By The Fireplace (JG-29), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full By The Fireplace swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sophistication
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Preference Red (NO. 297), is clearly different (ΔE 5.77). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Preference Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sophistication
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Hartline Red (H003), is clearly different (ΔE 7.7). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Hartline Red swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sophistication
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Autumn Maple (CA228), is clearly different (ΔE 6.81). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Autumn Maple swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sophistication
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Diva (C2-519), is clearly different (ΔE 7.48). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Diva swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sophistication
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Night Groove (PNT100-DP-77), is clearly different (ΔE 11.61). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Night Groove swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sophistication
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Poe (POE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.25). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Poe swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sophistication
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Burgundy (BURGUNDY), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Burgundy swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sophistication
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Stage Beauty (BD-SB), is clearly different (ΔE 10.89). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Stage Beauty swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sophistication
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sophistication — the nearest deck color, Charcoal (285144), is clearly different (ΔE 23.44). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0115 instead. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sophistication
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sophistication is Sophistication (0115). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 9). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sophistication and you'll get the same color. See the full Sophistication swatch →