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Ref. #C4ADB8 · 1219

Desireé

45%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Desireé 1219 is a neutral paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C4ADB8, LRV 45 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desireé from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Desireé Technical Profile

HEX Code#C4ADB8
RGB196, 173, 184
LRV45.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandHirshfield's

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Desireé in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sDesireé
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDesireé

Desireé

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lindsey Lilac

Valspar

Nearly identical

Hint of Mauve

PPG

Nearly identical

Pottery Clay

Behr

Very similar

Barely Berry

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mauve Finery

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Mauve Melody

Kilz

Very similar

Magical Mauve

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Magic Potion

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Cinder Rose

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Desireé

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Desireé

#C4ADB8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8585

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Desireé

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pottery Clay

Complement

Emerald Tint

Desireé Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

Bargeboard Brown

Pop

Temptress

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Majestic Plum

Pop

Peter Pan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Melbourne

Pop

Blue Green Scene

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Desireé.

North Island

Hirshfield's · 0552

#BCB6B4

Victorian Cottage

Hirshfield's · 0104

#D5AFB6

Chintz

Hirshfield's · 0573

#C0BBAE

Soufflé

Hirshfield's · 0139

#CEBBB3

Lady Flower

Hirshfield's · 0112

#D0A4AE

Frond

Hirshfield's · 0232

#C2BAAB

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Meadowgrass

Valspar · 5007-6A

#8CA885

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Scandinavian Sky

PPG · 1149-3

#C2D3D6

Desireé — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Desireé have?
Desireé by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desireé in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desireé from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desireé are Desireé by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lindsey Lilac by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hint of Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desireé'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 Desireé?
Desireé has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.1, 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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