ColorplanBenjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 26. 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 | 26.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AA7FA5 |
| RGB | 170, 127, 165 |
| HSL | 307°, 20%, 58% |
About Purple Hyacinth
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is a deep, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 26, Purple Hyacinth 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 Purple Hyacinth 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 Naples Sunset (1391), it's lighter and warmer.
How Purple Hyacinth changes with the light
Purple 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
Purple Hyacinth has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Purple 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 Purple Hyacinth close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Purple Hyacinth looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Purple Hyacinth in real homes
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Purple 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 14.0
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 16.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Brassica (ΔE 13.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.8
Also close: Dark Pewter (ΔE 19.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Purple Hyacinth questions
What undertone does Purple Hyacinth have?
Purple Hyacinth has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Purple Hyacinth read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Purple Hyacinth a light or dark color?
Purple Hyacinth has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Purple Hyacinth 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 Purple Hyacinth in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 14.0); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 18.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Purple Hyacinth?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Purple Hyacinth's undertone.
Where does Purple Hyacinth work best?
Purple Hyacinth works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 26, Purple Hyacinth 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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