Purple Purity 1246 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C9C6DF, LRV 58 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Purity from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9C6DF · 1246
Purple Purity
58%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Purity Technical Profile
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Purple Purity in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Purity in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPurple Purity
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPurple Purity
Purple Purity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Foxgloves
Behr
Nearly identical
Hint of Heather
PPG
Nearly identical
French Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soapy Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eventide
Valspar
Very similar
Candied Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Playful Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Purity
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Purity
#C9C6DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Purity
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Purity 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 Purple Purity.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Purity — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Purity have?
Purple Purity by Hirshfield's has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Purity in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Purity from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Purity are Purple Purity by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Foxgloves by Behr (a near-identical match), Pick of the Patch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Purity'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 Purple Purity?
Purple Purity has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.1, 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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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 Purple Purity's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.