ColorplanBenjamin Moore English Hyacinth (1417) is a light blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 63. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 62.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C8D0E3 |
| RGB | 200, 208, 227 |
| HSL | 222°, 33%, 84% |
About English Hyacinth
English Hyacinth (1417) is a light, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 63, English Hyacinth has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes English Hyacinth read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Spring Flowers (1430); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How English Hyacinth changes with the light
English Hyacinth has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
English Hyacinth has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
English Hyacinth will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows English Hyacinth close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
English Hyacinth looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See English Hyacinth in real homes
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English Hyacinth equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: North Star (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Calming Space (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
English Hyacinth questions
What undertone does English Hyacinth have?
English Hyacinth has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes English Hyacinth read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is English Hyacinth a light or dark color?
English Hyacinth has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, English Hyacinth has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to English Hyacinth in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Upward SW 6239 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No.317 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with English Hyacinth?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share English Hyacinth's undertone.
Where does English Hyacinth work best?
English Hyacinth works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 63, English Hyacinth has visible color without darkening a room much.
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