Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Purple Hollyhock |
| SKU | 1158 |
| Hex | #D96CAD |
| RGB | 217, 108, 173 |
| HSL | 324°, 59%, 64% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Kompozit Purple Hollyhock
Purple Hollyhock sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Purple Hollyhock is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Purple Hollyhock within Kompozit'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 #D96CAD in HSL space. Pair Purple Hollyhock 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.
Kompozit Purple Hollyhock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Hollyhock 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 Kompozit 1158 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Purple Hollyhock. The nearest is Ice Plant (SW 6847) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ice Plant swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
At Behr, the closest color to Purple Hollyhock is Rose Sachet (130D-4) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Sachet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Hollyhock is Spring Azalea (2077-40) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 35 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Azalea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
At Valspar, the closest color to Purple Hollyhock is Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30.1 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raspberry Sorbet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Purple Hollyhock. The nearest is Brisked Berry (146-5DB) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brisked Berry swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Purple Hollyhock. The nearest is Deep Carnation (DE5011) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Carnation swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Purple Hollyhock (1158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Hollyhock without repainting risk. See the full Purple Hollyhock swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Hollyhock
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Purple Hollyhock is Purple Hollyhock (1158). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Purple Hollyhock and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Hollyhock swatch →