Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hydrangea |
| SKU | 1390 |
| Hex | #B498BD |
| RGB | 180, 152, 189 |
| HSL | 285°, 22%, 67% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Hydrangea
Hydrangea sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Hydrangea is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hydrangea within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B498BD in HSL space. Pair Hydrangea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Hydrangea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hydrangea from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1390 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hydrangea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hydrangea. The nearest is Berry Frappé (SW 9068) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hydrangea
Behr has no exact twin of Hydrangea. The nearest is Blooming Lilac (HDC-MD-10) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooming Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hydrangea
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hydrangea is Izzy's Mittens (V038-4). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.2 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Izzy's Mittens and you'll get the same color. See the full Izzy's Mittens swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hydrangea
Glidden has no exact twin of Hydrangea. The nearest is Confetti Purple (40RB 36/264) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Confetti Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hydrangea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hydrangea is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hydrangea
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Hydrangea. The nearest is Purple Springs (DE5955) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Springs swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hydrangea
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hydrangea is Satin Flower (1185) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hydrangea
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hydrangea is Satin Flower (1185) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hydrangea
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hydrangea is Satin Flower (1185) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Satin Flower swatch →