Purple Hyacinth

Purple Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Purple Hyacinth sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 307°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 26%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 307°. The hex value is #aa7fa5. The RGB value is 170, 127, 165.

Purple Hyacinth has brightness around 26%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Purple 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.

Purple 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.

Purple Hyacinth is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.