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.
Ref. #B4AEC1 · 1288
Violet Crush
44%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Violet Crush Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Violet Crush 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 Crush.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Crush's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.