Gorgeous Hydrangea 1242 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A293C9, LRV 33 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gorgeous Hydrangea from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A293C9 · 1242
Gorgeous Hydrangea
33%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gorgeous Hydrangea Technical Profile
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Gorgeous Hydrangea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gorgeous Hydrangea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGorgeous Hydrangea
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGorgeous Hydrangea
Gorgeous Hydrangea
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quite Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Garden Flower
Behr
Nearly identical
Star of Persia
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grape Arbor
PPG
Very similar
Mighty Aphrodite
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purplesaurus
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wonderland
Kilz
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gorgeous Hydrangea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gorgeous Hydrangea
#A293C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A485AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gorgeous Hydrangea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gorgeous Hydrangea 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 Gorgeous Hydrangea.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gorgeous Hydrangea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gorgeous Hydrangea have?
Gorgeous Hydrangea by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gorgeous Hydrangea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gorgeous Hydrangea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gorgeous Hydrangea are Gorgeous Hydrangea by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Quite Lilac by Valspar (a near-identical match), Garden Flower by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gorgeous Hydrangea'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 Gorgeous Hydrangea?
Gorgeous Hydrangea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gorgeous Hydrangea's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.