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Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth

2073-40 · #AB80A6 · LRV 26.9

Compare with other brands: PPG Heather Glen is a 92% match

Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 26.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Heather Glen (92% match).

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LRV

26.9 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

2073-40

HEX

#AB80A6

RGB

171, 128, 166

HSL

307°, 20%, 59%

Family

Purples

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Purple Hyacinth FAQ

What is the LRV of Purple Hyacinth?

Purple Hyacinth has an 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.

What is the closest match to Purple Hyacinth in other brands?

PPG: Heather Glen (PPG17-08), 92%; Glidden: Heather Glen (PPG17-08), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (SW 6837), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), 92%; Valspar: Purple Stripe (1003-3B), 91%; Behr: Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Victorian Violet (DE6005), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 59%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.