Charming Violet 1221 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8D7280, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Charming Violet from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D7280 · 1221
Charming Violet
19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Charming Violet Technical Profile
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Charming Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charming Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCharming Violet
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCharming Violet
Charming Violet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mushroom Basket
Behr
Nearly identical
Burgundy Frost
Kilz
Nearly identical
Canton Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Panached Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aplomb
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dusty Berry
PPG
Very similar
Muted Berry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plum Dandy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charming Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charming Violet
#8D7280
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charming Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charming Violet 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Charming Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charming Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charming Violet have?
Charming Violet by Vista Paint 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 Charming Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charming Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charming Violet are Charming Violet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mushroom Basket by Behr (a near-identical match), Burgundy Frost by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charming Violet'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 Charming Violet?
Charming Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.3, 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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Related Reading
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 Charming Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.