Victorian Violet 1305 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7A6975, LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Victorian Violet from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A6975 · 1305
Victorian Violet
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Victorian Violet Technical Profile
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Victorian Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Victorian 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 PaintVictorian Violet
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sVictorian Violet
Victorian Violet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Dusk
PPG
Nearly identical
Bonne Nuit
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bitter Briar
Behr
Very similar
Purple Sunset
Valspar
Very similar
Ripened Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Plum Wine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Patchwork Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Burgundy Frost
Kilz
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Victorian Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Victorian Violet
#7A6975
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2747D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Victorian Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Victorian 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 Victorian 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.
Victorian Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Victorian Violet have?
Victorian 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 Victorian Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Victorian Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Victorian Violet are Victorian Violet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purple Dusk by PPG (a near-identical match), Bonne Nuit by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Victorian 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 Victorian Violet?
Victorian Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Victorian Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.