Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Purple Hyacinth |
| SKU | 2073-40 |
| Hex | #AA7FA5 |
| RGB | 170, 127, 165 |
| HSL | 307°, 20%, 58% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth
Purple Hyacinth sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Purple Hyacinth 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
11 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
PPG / Glidden
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 Purple Hyacinth 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 #AA7FA5 in HSL space. Pair Purple Hyacinth 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 Purple Hyacinth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Hyacinth 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 2073-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Hyacinth is Baroness (SW 6837) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baroness swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
At Behr, the closest color to Purple Hyacinth is Cactus Flower (HDC-SP16-11) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cactus Flower swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
At Valspar, the closest color to Purple Hyacinth is Pink Plumeria (P002) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Plumeria swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Purple Hyacinth. The nearest is Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Eclipse swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
Glidden has no exact twin of Purple Hyacinth. The nearest is Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Eclipse swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Purple Hyacinth is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Hyacinth is Violet Royale (HGSW 1434) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Royale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Purple Hyacinth is Victorian Violet (DE6005) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Purple Hyacinth is Pleasant Dream (1186) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Purple Hyacinth. The nearest is Pleasant Dream (1186) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Hyacinth
Kompozit has no exact twin of Purple Hyacinth. The nearest is Pleasant Dream (1186) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →