Charming Violet 1221 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8C7281, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Charming Violet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #8C7281 · 1221
Charming Violet
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Charming Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C7281
RGB140, 114, 129
Estimated LRV19.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Charming Violet
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#8D7280
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#8C717E
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#8C7284
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#8B7083
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#95727E
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#8B6878
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#A47D90
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Colors That Work With Charming Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charming Violet
#8C7281
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8487
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charming Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charming Violet 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
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Charming Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charming Violet have?
Charming Violet by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Charming Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charming Violet are Charming Violet by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mushroom Basket by Behr (a close digital match), Burgundy Frost by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Charming Violet'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 Charming Violet?
Charming Violet has a estimated lightness value of 19.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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