PPG Blue Hyacinth
PPG1245-5 · #8293C5 · LRV ~29.6
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blue Hyacinth (~99% proximity)Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.6 (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 Glidden Blue Hyacinth (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Hyacinth in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
29.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1245-5
HEX
#8293C5
RGB
130, 147, 197
HSL
225°, 37%, 64%
Family
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Blue Hyacinth FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Hyacinth?
Blue Hyacinth has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.6 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 Blue Hyacinth in other brands?
Glidden: Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dahlia (SW 6816), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dahlia (HGSW6816), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Enchanted Evening (4003-8A), ~90% proximity; Behr: Pansy Garden (P540-5), ~89% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Softened Violet (1420), ~88% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Periwinkle (DE5906), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~78% 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 Blue Hyacinth?
The HEX code of Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5) is #8293C5, RGB 130, 147, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.