When Red Met Blue 1243 is a purple paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #564375, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is When Red Met Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #564375 · 1243
When Red Met Blue
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
When Red Met Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#564375
RGB86, 67, 117
Estimated LRV7.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With When Red Met Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
When Red Met Blue
#564375
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#875E8D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for When Red Met Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
When Red Met Blue 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
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When Red Met Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does When Red Met Blue have?
When Red Met Blue by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 When Red Met Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to When Red Met Blue are When Red Met Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sumptuous Purple by Valspar (a close digital match), Grand Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting When Red Met Blue'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 When Red Met Blue?
When Red Met Blue has a estimated lightness value of 7.3, 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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