Water Hyacinth P550-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A1ACFF, LRV 44 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Suenos from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1ACFF · P550-4
Water Hyacinth
44%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Water Hyacinth Technical Profile
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Water Hyacinth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Hyacinth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWater Hyacinth
Very similar
PPGSuenos
Suenos
PPG
Very similar
Prince Charming
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Blue Skies Today
Hirshfield's
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Periwinkle
Dunn-Edwards
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Mysterious Blue
Valspar
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Summer Blue
Benjamin Moore
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Slow Dance
Kilz
Visible difference
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
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Provencal Blue
Dutch Boy
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Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
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Dream .03
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Hyacinth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Hyacinth
#A1ACFF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B5CD6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Hyacinth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water 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 Water 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.
Water Hyacinth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Hyacinth have?
Water Hyacinth by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Water Hyacinth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Hyacinth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Hyacinth are Suenos by PPG (a very close match), Prince Charming by Vista Paint (a close match), Blue Skies Today by Hirshfield's (a close match) — the best options for getting Water 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 Water Hyacinth?
Water Hyacinth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.3, 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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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 Water Hyacinth's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.