Violet Ash 1181 is a pink paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #F0DCE8, LRV 76 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Ash from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0DCE8 · 1181
Violet Ash
76%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violet Ash Technical Profile
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Violet Ash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Ash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sViolet Ash
Nearly identical
Vista PaintViolet Ash
Violet Ash
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Dawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Cascadia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nursery Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pretty Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Spun Sugar
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Be Mine!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lighthearted Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Ash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Ash
#F0DCE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B18185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Ash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Ash 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 Violet Ash.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet Ash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Ash have?
Violet Ash 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 Violet Ash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Ash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Ash are Violet Ash by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Desert Dawn by PPG (a near-identical match), Maiden of the Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Ash'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 Violet Ash?
Violet Ash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.5, 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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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 Violet Ash's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.