English Hyacinth 1417 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9D1E4, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Periwinkle from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9D1E4 · 1417
English Hyacinth
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
English Hyacinth Technical Profile
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English Hyacinth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to English Hyacinth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEnglish Hyacinth
Nearly identical
PPGIced Periwinkle
Iced Periwinkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pixie
Kilz
Very similar
Chill in the Air
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Posture And Pose
Behr
Very similar
Morning Chill
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Dawn
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wildflower Prairie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Hyacinth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Hyacinth
#C9D1E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Hyacinth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to English 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.
English Hyacinth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Hyacinth have?
English Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore 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 English Hyacinth in your own space before committing.
What colors match English Hyacinth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Hyacinth are Iced Periwinkle by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Emily by PPG (a near-identical match), Hushed Violet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting English 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 English Hyacinth?
English Hyacinth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why English Hyacinth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.