# Sherwin Williams Hyacinth Tint

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/hyacinth-tint-sw-6968](https://plan-home.com/color/hyacinth-tint-sw-6968)

Sherwin Williams Hyacinth Tint SW 6968 is a light, muted blue with a noticeable lavender cast, giving it a soft periwinkle appearance. Its pale value keeps the color airy on full walls, while the grayed quality prevents it from reading overly sweet or pastel. In north-facing rooms, Hyacinth Tint may appear cooler and bluer; warmer daylight and incandescent lighting can bring out more of its gentle violet undertone. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries, and quiet reading areas, especially alongside crisp white trim or soft off-white ceilings. Pair it with light oak, weathered wood, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents for a grounded contrast, or use deeper navy and plum details to emphasize its blue-violet character.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Hyacinth Tint
- **Color code:** SW 6968
- **HEX:** #c2cbe0
- **RGB:** 194, 203, 224
- **LRV:** 59.65%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Blue, Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 222° Saturation: 13.39% Value: 87.84%
- **HSL:** hsl(222, 33, 82)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 13.39 Magenta: 9.38 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16
- **YIQ:** Y: 202.703 I: -12.111 Q: 4.631
- **XYZ:** X: 57.055 Y: 59.562 Z: 78.992
- **CIE Lab:** L:81.6 a:1.093 b:-11.434
- **CIE Luv:** L:81.6 u:-5.993 v:-17.931
- **Decimal:** 12766176
- **Hunter Lab:** 77.177, -3.099, -6.661

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Flowers](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-flowers-1430)
- [Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-english-hyacinth-1417)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Soft](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-soft-1431)
- [Sherwin Williams Agapanthus](https://plan-home.com/color/agapanthus-sw-9066)
- [Behr Dancing Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dancing-mist)
- [Behr Himalayan Poppy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-himalayan-poppy)
- [Sherwin Williams Breathtaking](https://plan-home.com/color/breathtaking-sw-6814)
- [Behr Garden Fairy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garden-fairy)
- [Behr Sweet Juliet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-juliet)
- [Behr Eternal Elegance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-eternal-elegance)
- [Behr Movie Magic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-movie-magic)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-ice-821)
- [Behr Violet Vision](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-violet-vision)
- [Behr Lavender Honor](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lavender-honor)
- [Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-celestia-blue-1429)
- [Benjamin Moore Angel's Wings](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-angels-wings-1423)
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-lace-2068-60)
- [Behr Artistic Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-artistic-violet)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Breathtaking](https://plan-home.com/color/breathtaking-sw-6814)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Indulgent](https://plan-home.com/color/indulgent-sw-6969)
- [Sherwin Williams Agapanthus](https://plan-home.com/color/agapanthus-sw-9066)
- [Sherwin Williams Dahlia](https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-sw-6816)
- [Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/awesome-violet-sw-6815)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.