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Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth
2073-40 · #AB80A6 · LRV ~26.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Heather Glen (~92% proximity)Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Heather Glen (~92% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
26.9 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
2073-40
HEX
#AB80A6
RGB
171, 128, 166
HSL
307°, 20%, 59%
Family
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Purple Hyacinth FAQ
What is the LRV of Purple Hyacinth?
Purple Hyacinth has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Purple Hyacinth in other brands?
PPG: Heather Glen (PPG17-08), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Heather Glen (PPG17-08), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (SW 6837), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Purple Stripe (1003-3B), ~91% proximity; Behr: Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60), ~89% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Victorian Violet (DE6005), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~59% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Purple Hyacinth?
The HEX code of Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is #AB80A6, RGB 171, 128, 166. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.