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Ref. #8C7281 · 1221

Charming Violet

19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Charming Violet 1221 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8C7281, 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.

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Charming Violet Technical Profile

HEX Code#8C7281
RGB140, 114, 129
LRV19.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Charming Violet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Charming Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sCharming Violet
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCharming Violet

Charming Violet

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mushroom Basket

Behr

Nearly identical

Burgundy Frost

Kilz

Nearly identical

Canton Purple

Valspar

Nearly identical

Panached Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Frosted Mulberry

PPG

Very similar

Muted Berry

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Aplomb

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Plum Dandy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Charming Violet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Charming Violet

#8C7281

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8487

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Charming Violet

Complement

Gray Pepper

Charming Violet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Santo

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

This Color

Pop

Temptress

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peter Pan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Green Scene

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Charming Violet.

Iced Orchid

Hirshfield's · 1304

#8E7D89

Orchid Orchestra

Hirshfield's · 1207

#876281

Southern Belle

Hirshfield's · 1312

#7C6D7D

Captain Nemo

Hirshfield's · 0542

#828080

Felicia

Hirshfield's · 1200

#917292

Dancing in the Spring

Hirshfield's · 1291

#7B7289

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Charming Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charming Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charming Violet are Charming Violet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mushroom Basket by Behr (a near-identical match), Burgundy Frost by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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