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Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth 1417

English Hyacinth

Benjamin Moore

1417

About English Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore

English Hyacinth 1417 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 63% and hue near 222° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 62.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #c8d0e3

RGB: 200, 208, 227

Hue222°

Saturation33%

Lightness84%

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These are close matches to English Hyacinth from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how English Hyacinth looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is English Hyacinth 1417 a warm or cool color?
English Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is English Hyacinth?
English Hyacinth sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 222°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for English Hyacinth?
Brightness is about 63%. Saturation is around 33%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 222°. The hex value is #c8d0e3. The RGB value is 200, 208, 227.
Is English Hyacinth better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
English Hyacinth has brightness around 63%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with English Hyacinth?
You can match English Hyacinth with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does English Hyacinth work best in a home?
English Hyacinth works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does English Hyacinth compare to a pure white paint?
English Hyacinth is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above English Hyacinth in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below English Hyacinth in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from English Hyacinth. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to English Hyacinth. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.