French Lavender 1210 is a pink paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DCC5CD, LRV 60 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Mission Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCC5CD · 1210
French Lavender
60%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
French Lavender Technical Profile
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French Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFrench Lavender
Nearly identical
PPGOld Mission Pink
Old Mission Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
French Lavender
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Magnolia Bloom
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fragrant Orchid
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fairview Taupe
Behr
Very similar
Elusive Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rosebud
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Misty Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Lavender
#DCC5CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8B85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Lavender 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 French Lavender.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Lavender have?
French Lavender by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) 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 French Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Lavender are Old Mission Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), French Lavender by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tinted Rosewood by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Lavender'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 French Lavender?
French Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.6, 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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Why French Lavender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.