Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Whimsy |
| SKU | 0100 |
| Hex | #8B5E63 |
| RGB | 139, 94, 99 |
| HSL | 353°, 19%, 46% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Hirshfield's Whimsy
With an LRV of 16, Whimsy is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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.
Whimsy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Whimsy 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 #8B5E63 in HSL space. Pair Whimsy 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 Whimsy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whimsy 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 0100 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whimsy
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Berry Bush (SW 6292) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whimsy
At Behr, the closest color to Whimsy is Gentle Doe (170F-6) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Doe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whimsy
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Whimsy is Love Affair (1266) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Love Affair swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whimsy
At Valspar, the closest color to Whimsy is Fruitwood (1006-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.4 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruitwood swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whimsy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whimsy is Cabernet (PPG1049-6) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabernet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whimsy
At Glidden, the closest color to Whimsy is Attic Trunk Red (90RR 14/151) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Attic Trunk Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whimsy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Whimsy is Strawberry Shade (302-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strawberry Shade swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whimsy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Russet Pink (HGSW 2033) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Russet Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whimsy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Whimsy is Antique Garnet (DE6027) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Garnet swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whimsy
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Home At Last (JG-30), is clearly different (ΔE 9.28). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Home At Last swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whimsy
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Picture Gallery Red (NO. 42), is clearly different (ΔE 8.38). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Picture Gallery Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whimsy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Whimsy is Starlet (0094) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Starlet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whimsy
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Hypnotic (R118), is clearly different (ΔE 7.33). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Hypnotic swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whimsy
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sangria (C2-509), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Whimsy without repainting risk. See the full Sangria swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whimsy
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 6.29). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Whimsy
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Carmine (CARMINE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.72). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Carmine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Whimsy
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Primer Red (PRIMER RED), is clearly different (ΔE 7.18). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Primer Red swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whimsy
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 15.39). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Whimsy
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 28.96). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0100 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whimsy
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Whimsy is Whimsy (0100). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). If Kompozit is your counter, order Whimsy and you'll get the same color. See the full Whimsy swatch →