Hyacinth Arbor PPU16-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6C6784, LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Velvet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C6784 · PPU16-18
Hyacinth Arbor
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hyacinth Arbor Technical Profile
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Hyacinth Arbor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hyacinth Arbor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHyacinth Arbor
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVintage Velvet
Vintage Velvet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Nearly identical
Purple Rain
PPG
Very similar
Grapes of Wrath
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Gumball
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gemmed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Passage
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Success
Valspar
Very similar
Nightfall Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hyacinth Arbor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hyacinth Arbor
#6C6784
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9779A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hyacinth Arbor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hyacinth Arbor Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Hyacinth Arbor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hyacinth Arbor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hyacinth Arbor have?
Hyacinth Arbor by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hyacinth Arbor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hyacinth Arbor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hyacinth Arbor are Vintage Velvet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pearl Black Berry by RAL (a near-identical match), Purple Rain by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hyacinth Arbor's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Hyacinth Arbor?
Hyacinth Arbor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hyacinth Arbor's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.