Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Sunset Serenade |
| SKU | 1236 |
| Hex | #594265 |
| RGB | 89, 66, 101 |
| HSL | 279°, 21%, 33% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Sunset Serenade
At LRV 9, Sunset Serenade 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Sunset Serenade earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. 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 Sunset Serenade 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 #594265 in HSL space. Pair Sunset Serenade 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 Sunset Serenade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sunset Serenade 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 1236 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Kimono Violet (SW 6839) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kimono Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
The closest Behr equivalent of Sunset Serenade is Exotic Eggplant (S110-7). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9). If Behr is your counter, order Exotic Eggplant and you'll get the same color. See the full Exotic Eggplant swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sunset Serenade is Taro (1386) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taro swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Valspar's nearest match is Velvet Beret (1001-3A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7.7 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Serenade without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Beret swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sunset Serenade is Pansy Petal (PPG1177-7) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pansy Petal swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Glidden's nearest match is Royal Iris (43RB 07/249), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Serenade without repainting risk. See the full Royal Iris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Aster Purple (244-7DB) at ΔE 4.37 — 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 Aster Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Anthology (HGSW 1431) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anthology swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Roman Purple (DE5965) at ΔE 4.13 — 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 Roman Purple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Plum Suede (JG-102), is clearly different (ΔE 8.95). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Plum Suede swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Pelt (NO. 254), is clearly different (ΔE 9.86). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Pelt swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sunset Serenade is Joyous Song (1187) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Joyous Song swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, After Party (R119), is clearly different (ΔE 11.44). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full After Party swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Chocolate Cosmos (BD28), is clearly different (ΔE 5.8). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Chocolate Cosmos swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Night Groove (PNT100-DP-77), is clearly different (ΔE 9.3). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Night Groove swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Future Legend (FUTURE LEGEND), is clearly different (ΔE 8.94). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Future Legend swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Rodmell (RODMELL), is clearly different (ΔE 11.82). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Rodmell swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Last Call (BD-LC), is clearly different (ΔE 12.22). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Last Call swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Serenade — the nearest deck color, Charcoal (285144), is clearly different (ΔE 18.73). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1236 instead. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sunset Serenade
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sunset Serenade is Sunset Serenade (1236). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 7 vs 9). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sunset Serenade and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunset Serenade swatch →