English Hyacinth
At first glance, English Hyacinth belongs to the purple family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. A blue undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#C8D0E3LRV
61.85
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 21, English Hyacinth is decisively the brighter choice.
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 62), opening up a space where English Hyacinth encloses it.
At LRV 85 vs 62, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 62, Westchester Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
English Hyacinth reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (62 vs 57) makes English Hyacinth the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (66 vs 62) makes Celestia Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 86 vs 62, Satin Shoes is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 77 vs 62, White Heaven is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
English Hyacinth reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (62 vs 57) makes English Hyacinth the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
The softest touch of blue brightens this gentle periwinkle, a subtle, timeless shade.