Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Vivid Vision |
| SKU | 1227 |
| Hex | #5E4B62 |
| RGB | 94, 75, 98 |
| HSL | 290°, 13%, 34% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Vivid Vision
With an LRV of 11, Vivid Vision is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Vivid Vision works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Vivid Vision 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 #5E4B62 in HSL space. Pair Vivid Vision 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 Vivid Vision Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vivid Vision 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 1227 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Vivid Vision
At Behr, the closest color to Vivid Vision is Plum Rich (MQ5-35) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Rich swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vivid Vision
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Vivid Vision is Purple Lotus (2072-30). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Purple Lotus and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Lotus swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vivid Vision
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Vivid Vision is Pansy Petal (PPG1177-7) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11) 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 Vivid Vision
At Glidden, the closest color to Vivid Vision is Delicious Plum (90RB 08/113) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicious Plum swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vivid Vision
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Vivid Vision is Purple Potion (DE5958) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Potion swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vivid Vision
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dreamy Heaven (1201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Vivid Vision without repainting risk. See the full Dreamy Heaven swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Vivid Vision
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Vivid Vision. The nearest is Future Legend (FUTURE LEGEND) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Future Legend swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vivid Vision
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Vivid Vision is Vivid Vision (1227). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11). If Kompozit is your counter, order Vivid Vision and you'll get the same color. See the full Vivid Vision swatch →