Purple Shadow 1215 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #493843, 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.
Ref. #493843 · 1215
Purple Shadow
5%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Shadow Technical Profile
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Purple Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Shadow 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 Shadow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPurple Shadow
Purple Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mahogany Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Purple
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rare Wine
Valspar
Very similar
Grapes of Wrath
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Eggplant
Kilz
Very similar
Nighttime Purple
PPG
Very similar
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blackberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Shadow
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
Pure 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
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 Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Shadow are Purple Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mahogany Spice by Behr (a near-identical match), Petunia Patty by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Shadow's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.