Purple Hyacinth 590B-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #669FF6, LRV 27 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornflower from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #669FF6 · 590B-5
Purple Hyacinth
27%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Hyacinth Technical Profile
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Purple Hyacinth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Hyacinth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPurple Hyacinth
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsCornflower
Cornflower
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Harbor Blue
PPG
Very similar
Enchanted Sea
Valspar
Very similar
City of Atlantis
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bashful Blue
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Brazilian Blue
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Coast Drive
Kilz
Visible difference
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Luxurious
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Hyacinth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Hyacinth
#669FF6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E63CF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Hyacinth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Hyacinth 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 Purple Hyacinth.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Hyacinth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Hyacinth have?
Purple Hyacinth by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Purple Hyacinth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Hyacinth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Hyacinth are Cornflower by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Harbor Blue by PPG (a very close match), Enchanted Sea by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Hyacinth'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 Purple Hyacinth?
Purple Hyacinth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Purple Hyacinth's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.