Fairytale 1238 is a purple paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E5DBEB, LRV 73 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Crocus from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5DBEB · 1238
Fairytale
73%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fairytale Technical Profile
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Fairytale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fairytale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sFairytale
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSpring Crocus
Spring Crocus
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lingering Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lavender Vista
PPG
Nearly identical
Mauve Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fairytale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairytale
#E5DBEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairytale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fairytale 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 Fairytale.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fairytale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairytale have?
Fairytale by Hirshfield's has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fairytale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fairytale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairytale are Spring Crocus by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fairytale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fairytale'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 Fairytale?
Fairytale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fairytale's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.