Purple Shadow 1215 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #493843, estimated LRV 5 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #493843 · 1215
Purple Shadow
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#493843
RGB73, 56, 67
Estimated LRV4.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Purple Shadow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Shadow
#493843
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C484D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Shadow Room Palettes
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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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Purple Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Shadow have?
Purple Shadow by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Purple Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Shadow are Purple Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mahogany Spice by Behr (a close digital match), Petunia Patty by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Purple Shadow'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 Shadow?
Purple Shadow has a estimated lightness value of 4.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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