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Sherwin-Williams Hyacinth Tint

SW 6968 · #C2CBE0 · LRV 59.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Spring Flowers is a 97% match

Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968) is a light blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 59.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Spring Flowers (97% match).

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LRV

59.6 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6968

HEX

#C2CBE0

RGB

194, 203, 224

HSL

222°, 33%, 82%

Family

Blues

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Hyacinth Tint FAQ

What undertone does Hyacinth Tint have?

Hyacinth Tint has no strong undertone: it reads as a light blue. 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 Hyacinth Tint?

Hyacinth Tint has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Benjamin Moore: Spring Flowers (1430), 97%; Valspar: Beribboned (V037-1), 97%; PPG: Blue Opal (PPG10-17), 95%; Glidden: BLUE OPAL (PPG10-17), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (HGSW9066), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Drenched Rain (DE5883), 93%; Behr: Garden Fairy (P540-2), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 83%. 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 Hyacinth Tint?

The HEX code of Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968) is #C2CBE0, RGB 194, 203, 224. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.