| Code: | P550-4 |
| Name: | Water Hyacinth |
| Brand: | Behr |
Introducing the captivating Behr Water Hyacinth (P550-4) – a serene and peaceful shade reminiscent of a blooming flower garden. This beautiful hue, with its delicate undertones of blue and green, brings a sense of tranquility to any space. Pair Water Hyacinth (P550-4) with crisp whites and soft greys for a fresh and modern look, or combine it with earthy neutrals for a more organic feel. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout an entire room, this versatile color from Behr is sure to create a soothing atmosphere in your home. Discover the endless possibilities of decorating with Water Hyacinth (P550-4) today.
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.























Water Hyacinth has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#A0A3D2
RGB code:
160, 163, 210
With a hue of 236°, this Purple reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
P550-4 Water Hyacinth HSL code: 236, 36%, 73%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
P550-4
Water Hyacinth
P550-4
Water Hyacinth
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Water Hyacinth with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 56, such as Behr Greywood and Aged Olive.
Water Hyacinth has an LRV of 39% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 39%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #a0a3d2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 160, 163, 210 | |
| RGB Percent | 62.75%, 63.92%, 82.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 236° Saturation: 23.81% Value: 82.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(236, 36, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 23.81 Magenta: 22.38 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 167.461 I: -16.891 Q: 13.992 | |
| XYZ | X: 39.223 Y: 38.32 Z: 66.285 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.256 a:9.082 b:-24.236 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.256 u:-4.286 v:-39.101 | |
| Decimal | 10527698 | |
| Hunter Lab | 61.903, 4.771, -20.155 |
