When Red Met Blue 1243 is a purple paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #564274, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is When Red Met Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #564274 · 1243
When Red Met Blue
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
When Red Met Blue Technical Profile
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When Red Met Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to When Red Met Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintWhen Red Met Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWhen Red Met Blue
When Red Met Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Purple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grand Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gentle Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Izmir Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aster Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Superstition
Kilz
Very similar
Imperial Purple
PPG
Very similar
Vintner
Behr
Very similar
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With When Red Met Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
When Red Met Blue
#564274
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#875D8C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for When Red Met Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
When Red Met Blue 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 When Red Met Blue.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
When Red Met Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does When Red Met Blue have?
When Red Met Blue by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample When Red Met Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match When Red Met Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to When Red Met Blue are When Red Met Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sumptuous Purple by Valspar (a near-identical match), Grand Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting When Red Met Blue'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 When Red Met Blue?
When Red Met Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, 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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Why When Red Met Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.