Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth (1417) Paint Color

What color is English Hyacinth (1417)?

English Hyacinth (1417) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for English Hyacinth (1417) is #C8D0E3, and the RGB color code is RGB(200, 208, 227).

In the RGB color model, English Hyacinth (1417) has a red value of 200, a green value of 208, and a blue value of 227. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.9% cyan, 8.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 222.2° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, English Hyacinth (1417) has a hue of 222.2° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.

English Hyacinth (1417) is cool or warm?

The color English Hyacinth (1417) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of English Hyacinth (1417)?

English Hyacinth (1417) has an LRV of nearly 63. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 63 puts Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth (1417) paint color in the lighter category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.