Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Violet Vibes |
| SKU | 1290 |
| Hex | #898098 |
| RGB | 137, 128, 152 |
| HSL | 263°, 10%, 55% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Violet Vibes
Violet Vibes sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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 Vibes 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 Vibes 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 #898098 in HSL space. Pair Violet Vibes 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 Vibes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Vibes 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 1290 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Violet Vibes. The nearest is Gentle Grape (SW 9074) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Behr, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Gothic Purple (N110-4) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Purple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Purple Haze (1413) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Haze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Horseshoe (8004-48E), is clearly different (ΔE 5.85). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Horseshoe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Violet Vibes
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Magic Dust (PPG13-24), is clearly different (ΔE 7.06). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Magic Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Glidden, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Soft Greyed Heather (10RB 24/081) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Greyed Heather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Jacob's Ladder (144-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jacob's Ladder swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Vibes
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Nevermore Grey (HGSW 1443), is clearly different (ΔE 12.02). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Nevermore Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Violet Vibes. The nearest is Soft Charcoal (DE5935) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Charcoal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 6.8). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Brassica (NO. 271), is clearly different (ΔE 6.23). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Brassica swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Violet Vibes
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Violet Vibes is Queen of Sheba (1298) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Queen of Sheba swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Evening Traveller (R015), is clearly different (ΔE 11.08). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Evening Traveller swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Violet Vibes
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Violet Vibes. The nearest is Nightcap (C2-779) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nightcap swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 13.38). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 8.93). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 16.52). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 16.19). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Violet Vibes
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Violet Vibes — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 16.23). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1290 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Vibes
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Violet Vibes is Violet Vibes (1290). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). If Kompozit is your counter, order Violet Vibes and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →