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.
Ref. #8394C5 · 1245-5
Blue Hyacinth
30%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Blue Hyacinth Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Blue 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.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Hyacinth's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.