PPG Royal Hyacinth
PPG1169-7 · #454B6A · LRV ~7.3
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Royal Hyacinth (~99% proximity)Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7) is a deep blue from PPG with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Royal Hyacinth (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
7.3 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1169-7
HEX
#454B6A
RGB
69, 75, 106
HSL
230°, 21%, 34%
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Royal Hyacinth FAQ
What undertone does Royal Hyacinth have?
Royal Hyacinth is a deep blue with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Royal Hyacinth?
Royal Hyacinth has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Royal Hyacinth in other brands?
Glidden: Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Skyline (8003-47G), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Jazz Age Blues (DET574), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dignified (SW 6538), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dignified (HGSW6538), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Jet Blue (CC-870), ~91% proximity; Behr: Elegant Navy (M530-7), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~75% 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 Royal Hyacinth?
The HEX code of Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7) is #454B6A, RGB 69, 75, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.