Fairytale 1238 is a purple paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E5DBEB, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #E5DBEB · 1238
Fairytale
73%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fairytale Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5DBEB
RGB229, 219, 235
Estimated LRV73.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familypurple
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Fairytale
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spring Crocus
Vista Paint
#E4D9E8
Close digital match
Purple Mist
Valspar
#E6DCEA
Close digital match
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
#E0D6E6
Close digital match
Lingering Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
#E6DEF0
Close digital match
Lavender Vista
PPG
#E3D7E5
Close digital match
Mauve Mist
Behr
#E1DAE7
Close digital match
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
#E4DDE9
Similar digital color
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
#E5DBE5
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Sofia
Kilz
#E1D3E6
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Sprout .07
Colorhouse
#E3DBF2
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Calluna
Farrow & Ball
#CCC8CE
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Fairytale
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fairytale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairytale are Spring Crocus by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Purple Mist by Valspar (a close digital match), Fairytale by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Fairytale's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.