Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Violet Crush |
| SKU | 1288 |
| Hex | #B4AEC1 |
| RGB | 180, 174, 193 |
| HSL | 259°, 13%, 72% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Violet Crush
Violet Crush sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Violet Crush 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 Violet Crush 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 #B4AEC1 in HSL space. Pair Violet Crush 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 Violet Crush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Crush 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 1288 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Crush
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Swanky Gray (SW 6261), is clearly different (ΔE 6.83). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Swanky Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Violet Crush
At Behr, the closest color to Violet Crush is Exclusive Violet (HDC-SP14-12) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exclusive Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Violet Crush
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Violet Crush is Spring Violet (2117-50) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Violet Crush
Valspar has no exact twin of Violet Crush. The nearest is Soul Sister (8003-48C) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soul Sister swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Violet Crush
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Violet Crush. The nearest is Timeless Lilac (PPG1169-4) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Timeless Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Violet Crush
Glidden's nearest match is Morning Violet (90BB 43/082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Violet Crush without repainting risk. See the full Morning Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Violet Crush
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Wintered Morn (342-3DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.31). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Wintered Morn swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Crush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Refracted (HGSW 3396), is clearly different (ΔE 6.83). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Refracted swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Violet Crush
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Spacious Sky (DE5919), is clearly different (ΔE 6.32). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Spacious Sky swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Violet Crush
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 8.25). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Violet Crush
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 13.41). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Violet Crush
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Violet Crush (1288), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Violet Crush without repainting risk. See the full Violet Crush swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Violet Crush
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Lavender (CA199), is clearly different (ΔE 8.66). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Lavender swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Violet Crush
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Violet Crush. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Violet Crush
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 12.33). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Violet Crush
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 5.05). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Violet Crush
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.59). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Violet Crush
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 13.75). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Violet Crush
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Crush — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 8.66). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1288 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Crush
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Violet Crush is Violet Crush (1288). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Violet Crush and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Crush swatch →