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PPG Royal Hyacinth

PPG1169-7 · #454B6A · LRV 7.3

Compare with other brands: Glidden Royal Hyacinth is a 99% match

Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7) is a deep blue from PPG with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Royal Hyacinth (99% match).

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LRV

7.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1169-7

HEX

#454B6A

RGB

69, 75, 106

HSL

230°, 21%, 34%

Family

Blues

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Royal Hyacinth FAQ

What undertone does Royal Hyacinth have?

Royal Hyacinth is a deep blue with a strong violet undertone. 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 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.

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

Glidden: Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7), 99%; Valspar: Skyline (8003-47G), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Jazz Age Blues (DET574), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Dignified (SW 6538), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dignified (HGSW6538), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Jet Blue (CC-870), 91%; Behr: Elegant Navy (M530-7), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 75%. 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 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.