Butterfly Bush 1282 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A2A1B9, LRV 37 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Amethyst from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2A1B9 · 1282
Butterfly Bush
37%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Butterfly Bush Technical Profile
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Butterfly Bush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butterfly Bush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sButterfly Bush
Nearly identical
ValsparWinter Amethyst
Winter Amethyst
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterfly Bush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Tulip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fig Preserves
Behr
Nearly identical
Central Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fortnight Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Bay Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mineral Violet
PPG
Very similar
Ash Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butterfly Bush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterfly Bush
#A2A1B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butterfly Bush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterfly Bush Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Butterfly Bush.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butterfly Bush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterfly Bush have?
Butterfly Bush by Hirshfield's has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butterfly Bush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butterfly Bush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterfly Bush are Winter Amethyst by Valspar (a near-identical match), Butterfly Bush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Luster Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butterfly Bush's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Butterfly Bush?
Butterfly Bush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butterfly Bush's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.