Hyacinth Haze by Vista Paint paint color
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Hyacinth Haze

50%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Hyacinth Haze 7185 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C2B9C7, LRV 50 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is African Violet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hyacinth Haze Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2B9C7
RGB194, 185, 199
LRV50.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Hyacinth Haze in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintHyacinth Haze
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAfrican Violet

African Violet

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Soft Amulet Violet

PPG

Nearly identical

Orchid Fragrance

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Aster

Behr

Very similar

Dusky Heather

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pocketful of Posies

Valspar

Very similar

Grape Mist

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Boysenberry Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Antique Heather

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Agate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hyacinth Haze

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hyacinth Haze

#C2B9C7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85A8

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hyacinth Haze

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Satire

Complement

Gray Wisp

Hyacinth Haze Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Powderhorn Manor

Pop

Pink Parade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Grapes of Wrath

Pop

Barefoot Beach

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Tuscany Hillside

Pop

Wilderness Retreat

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More gray colors from other brands

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

Stormy

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Muddled Basil

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Farm Fresh

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Puritan Gray

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Green Earth

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Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

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Hyacinth Haze — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hyacinth Haze have?
Hyacinth Haze by Vista Paint has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hyacinth Haze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hyacinth Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hyacinth Haze are African Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Amulet Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Orchid Fragrance by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hyacinth Haze'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 Hyacinth Haze?
Hyacinth Haze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, 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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