Flowers of May 1232 is a pink paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E2D5E4, LRV 69 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Vista from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2D5E4 · 1232
Flowers of May
69%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Flowers of May Technical Profile
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Flowers of May in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flowers of May in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFlowers of May
Nearly identical
PPGLavender Vista
Lavender Vista
PPG
Nearly identical
Flowers of May
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Candytuft
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Watercolor Grape
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sofia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spring Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brook Trout
Behr
Nearly identical
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flowers of May
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flowers of May
#E2D5E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flowers of May
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flowers of May 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 Flowers of May.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flowers of May — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flowers of May have?
Flowers of May by Vista Paint has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Flowers of May in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flowers of May from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flowers of May are Lavender Vista by PPG (a near-identical match), Flowers of May by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Candytuft by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flowers of May'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 Flowers of May?
Flowers of May has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flowers of May's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.