Blue Hyacinth by PPG paint color
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Ref. #8394C5 · 1245-5

Blue Hyacinth

30%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Blue Hyacinth 1245-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8394C5, LRV 30 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enchanted Evening from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Hyacinth Technical Profile

HEX Code#8394C5
RGB131, 148, 197
LRV30.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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Blue Hyacinth in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Hyacinth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGBlue Hyacinth
Nearly identical
ValsparEnchanted Evening

Enchanted Evening

Valspar

Nearly identical

Florette

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mood Mode

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dahlia

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Serendipity

Kilz

Very similar

Monarchy

Behr

Very similar

Persian Violet

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Neptune'S Folly

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Twilight Twinkle

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Cook's Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Hyacinth

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Hyacinth

#8394C5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8E83AF

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Hyacinth

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Hyacinth

Complement

Tweed Jacket

Blue Hyacinth Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Wisdom Grey

Trim

White on White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crushed Cinnamon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Golden Field

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Blue Hyacinth.

Periwinkle Blue

PPG · 30BB 33/235

#809CC6

New World Blue

PPG · 30BB 33/187

#869BBD

Alaskan Blue

PPG · 1162-4

#7E9EC2

Pure Periwinkle

PPG · 61BB 28/291

#7A8BC3

Mystic Iris

PPG · 1246-5

#8596D2

Steel Blue

PPG · 30BB 33/163

#8A9BB8

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Outerspace

Hirshfield's · 0686

#B4DCDA

Coastal Way

Dutch Boy · 236-5DB

#4F91AF

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

Blue Refrain

Sherwin-Williams · 6956

#B0D8E7

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Blue Hyacinth — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Hyacinth have?
Blue Hyacinth by PPG 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 Blue Hyacinth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Hyacinth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Hyacinth are Enchanted Evening by Valspar (a near-identical match), Florette by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mood Mode by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue 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 Blue Hyacinth?
Blue Hyacinth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.0, 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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