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Fairytale

73%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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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.

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Fairytale Technical Profile

HEX Code#E5DBEB
RGB229, 219, 235
LRV73.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familypurple
BrandHirshfield's

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pale Orchid

Complement

Summer Rain

Fairytale Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

Madder

Pop

Pink Parade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Muted Mulberry

Pop

Danish Pine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Old School

Pop

Green Gone Wild

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

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Hosta Flower

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Maiden of the Mist

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Cool Sky

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Lilacs in Spring

Hirshfield's · 1182

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Daring Deception

Hirshfield's · 1202

#F0DFE0

More purple colors from other brands

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

Scent of Purple

PPG · 30RB 67/073

#DCD2E1

Violetville

Vista Paint · 7162

#DDD1EB

Heart Breaker

Behr · P120-4

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Purple Gladiola

Behr · MQ4-59

#BFA8D3

Berry Frappé

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#B3A1C6

Classic Rose

Kilz · RA220-01

#DCCDE4

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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