Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth 2073-40

What are Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth undertones?

The undertone of Purple Hyacinth can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth 2073-40 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 307° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2073-40 Purple Hyacinth HSL code: 307, 20%, 58%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Purple Hyacinth

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:

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

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

Lighter shades

2073-40
Purple Hyacinth

• 1376
  Angelina

  

• 2073-50
  Purple Easter Egg

  

Darker shades

2073-40
Purple Hyacinth

• 1372
  Ultra Violet

  

• 2073-30
  Passion Plum

  

Complementary color scheme

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 Purple Hyacinth with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 127, such as Benjamin Moore Silver Crest and Woodland Green.

2073-40
Purple Hyacinth

• 1583
  Silver Crest

  

• 459
  Woodland Green

  

• 696
  Pleasant Valley

  

• 452
  Norway Spruce

  

• HC-121
  Peale Green

  

• AF-485
  Crystalline

  

• OC-67
  Ice Mist

  

LRV of Purple Hyacinth

Purple Hyacinth has an LRV of 28.2% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AA7FA5
RGB Decimal	170, 127, 165
RGB Percent	66.67%, 49.80%, 64.71%
HSV	Hue: 307° Saturation: 25.29% Value: 66.67%
HSL	hsl(307, 20, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.29 Yellow: 2.94 Key: 33.33
YIQ	Y: 144.189 I: 13.413 Q: 20.922
XYZ	X: 30.957 Y: 26.442 Z: 39.06
CIE Lab	L:58.454 a:23.091 b:-13.739
CIE Luv	L:58.454 u:22.39 v:-23.931
Decimal	11173797
Hunter Lab	51.422, 17.473, -9.041