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Ref. #C4ADB8 · 1219

Desireé

45%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Desireé 1219 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C4ADB8, LRV 45 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desireé from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Desireé Technical Profile

HEX Code#C4ADB8
RGB196, 173, 184
LRV45.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandVista Paint

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Desireé in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Desireé in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintDesireé
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDesireé

Desireé

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lindsey Lilac

Valspar

Nearly identical

Hint of Mauve

PPG

Nearly identical

Pottery Clay

Behr

Very similar

Barely Berry

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mauve Finery

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Mauve Melody

Kilz

Very similar

Magical Mauve

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Magic Potion

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Cinder Rose

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Desireé

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Desireé

#C4ADB8

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

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Color Palettes for Desireé

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Desireé

Complement

Emerald Tint

Desireé Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Powderhorn Manor

Pop

Temptress

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Majestic Plum

Pop

Peter Pan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Tall Timber

Pop

Peaceful Thyme

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Heather Feather

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Pashmina

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Victorian Cottage

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More neutral colors from other brands

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

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Waterloo

Sherwin-Williams · 9141

#536872

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

#56766D

Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Desireé — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Desireé have?
Desireé by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desireé in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desireé from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desireé are Desireé by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lindsey Lilac by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hint of Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desireé'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 Desireé?
Desireé has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.1, 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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