Hyacinth Tint 590E-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BBD3EA, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modern Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBD3EA · 590E-3
Hyacinth Tint
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hyacinth Tint Technical Profile
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Hyacinth Tint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hyacinth Tint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHyacinth Tint
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sModern Blue
Modern Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Modern Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Baby Boy
PPG
Nearly identical
Escape
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blues Scale
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wipeout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hyacinth Tint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hyacinth Tint
#BBD3EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7979B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hyacinth Tint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hyacinth Tint 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 Tint.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hyacinth Tint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hyacinth Tint have?
Hyacinth Tint by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hyacinth Tint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hyacinth Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hyacinth Tint are Modern Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Modern Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sweet Baby Boy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hyacinth Tint'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 Tint?
Hyacinth Tint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Tint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.