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Ref. #B4AEC1 · 1288

Violet Crush

44%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Violet Crush 1288 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B4AEC1, LRV 44 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Crush from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Violet Crush Technical Profile

HEX Code#B4AEC1
RGB180, 174, 193
LRV43.8
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Violet Crush in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Violet Crush 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 Crush
Nearly identical
Vista PaintViolet Crush

Violet Crush

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Morning Violet

PPG

Nearly identical

Spring Violet

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lavender Lake

Valspar

Very similar

Exclusive Violet

Behr

Very similar

Thistled

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Winter Dusk

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Obi Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Boysenberry Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Violet Crush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Violet Crush

#B4AEC1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A685AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Violet Crush

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lilac Bloom

Complement

Fiorito

Violet Crush Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

Vivid Vision

Pop

Pink Parade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Grapes of Wrath

Pop

Safari Sun

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Folk Tales

Pop

Glass Bottle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Heather Feather

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Cystern

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More gray colors from other brands

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

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

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Shadow Taupe

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#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

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Pebble Beach

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Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Violet Crush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Violet Crush have?
Violet Crush by Hirshfield's has a cool (violet) 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 Violet Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Crush are Violet Crush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Morning Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Violet Beauty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Crush'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 Crush?
Violet Crush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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