ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hydrangea (1390) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 36. For trim, try Raspberry Ice (2072-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 35.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B498BD |
| RGB | 180, 152, 189 |
| HSL | 285°, 22%, 67% |
About Hydrangea
Hydrangea (1390) is a deep, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 36, Hydrangea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Hydrangea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Mighty Aphrodite (1397), it's warmer and more muted.
How Hydrangea changes with the light
Hydrangea 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
Hydrangea has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hydrangea looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Hydrangea in real homes
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Hydrangea 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 10.0
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.5
Also close: Rangwali (ΔE 13.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.2
Also close: Flannel Gray (ΔE 18.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hydrangea questions
What undertone does Hydrangea have?
Hydrangea has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Hydrangea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Hydrangea a light or dark color?
Hydrangea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Hydrangea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Hydrangea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 10.0); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 11.5); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 18.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hydrangea?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hydrangea's undertone.
Where does Hydrangea work best?
Hydrangea works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 36, Hydrangea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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