Collensia 1281 is a neutral paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BDB7CD, estimated LRV 49 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Lilac from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #BDB7CD · 1281
Collensia
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Collensia Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDB7CD
RGB189, 183, 205
Estimated LRV49.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandHirshfield's
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Collensia
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#BEB7CB
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Colors That Work With Collensia
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Collensia
#BDB7CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A485AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Collensia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Collensia 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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Collensia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Collensia have?
Collensia by Hirshfield's has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Collensia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Collensia are Wild Lilac by PPG (a close digital match), Collensia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Province by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Collensia'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 Collensia?
Collensia has a estimated lightness value of 49.1, 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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