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Ref. #DFC9D1 · 1210

French Lavender

62%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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French Lavender 1210 is a pink paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #DFC9D1, LRV 62 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Lavender from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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French Lavender Technical Profile

HEX Code#DFC9D1
RGB223, 201, 209
LRV62.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandHirshfield's

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French Lavender in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sFrench Lavender
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFrench Lavender

French Lavender

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tinted Rosewood

PPG

Nearly identical

Lilac Lace

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pink Water

Behr

Nearly identical

Magnolia Bloom

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rosebud

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Misty Rose

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Desert Mauve

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Sweet Blush

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Calamine

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With French Lavender

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

French Lavender

#DFC9D1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8A85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for French Lavender

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mauve Tint

Complement

Blue Cypress

French Lavender Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

Christmas Ornament

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

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Always Neutral

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Gypsy Caravan

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Metro

Hirshfield's · 0530

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Empire Rose

Hirshfield's · 0069

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

Cinnamon Candle

Behr · BIC-33

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Rosy Glow

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Spun Sugar

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Pegeen Peony

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Sweet Pea

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Shady Pink

Kilz · RA250-02

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French Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does French Lavender have?
French Lavender by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Lavender are French Lavender by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tinted Rosewood by PPG (a near-identical match), Lilac Lace by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Lavender'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 French Lavender?
French Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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