PURPLES

Happy Hyacinth

#B376B3

RGB 179, 118, 179 · HSL 300°, 29%, 58% · CMYK 0, 34, 0, 30

Happy Hyacinth is #B376B3 in HEX — rgb(179, 118, 179), hsl(300°, 29%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 0%, 30%).

Happy Hyacinth pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 29%, 58%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#B376B3

RGB179, 118, 179

HSL300°, 29%, 58%

HSV300°, 34%, 70%

CMYK0, 34, 0, 30

Decimal11761331

CSS RGBrgb(179, 118, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 29%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

Exact match

Behr

Berry Blush BIC-19

ΔE 0.9 · #B577B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 1.3 · #AF73B0

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 4.9 · #BD83BE

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 5.5 · #A475B1

Dulux

Colour Of Asia SB8H4

ΔE 6.8 · #9D68A5

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 7.2 · #C381B5

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 7.5 · #B283B8

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 8.8 · #AF78A5

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 16.9 · #A18AB7

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 17.3 · #924E7D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 17.4 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.9 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 36.7 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B376B3

#75B375

Analogous

#9475B3

#B376B3

#B37594

Triadic

#B376B3

#B3B375

#75B3B3

Split-Complementary

#B376B3

#94B375

#75B394

Tetradic

#B376B3

#B39475

#75B375

#7594B3

Monochromatic

#5C335C

#8D4E8D

#B376B3

#CEA6CE

#E9D8E9

Rectangle

#B376B3

#B37575

#75B375

#75B3B3

Compound

#B376B3

#B37594

#75B375

#75B394

Variations

Lighter

#C290C2

#CFAFCF

#E1D2E1

Darker

#9A529A

#6B376B

#3F203F

Saturation

#9D8B9D

#B375B3

#D94FD9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#B376B3

#8B94B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B376B3

#8383AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B376B3

#AE847F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Happy Hyacinth carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#C685A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B376B3

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B38AC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5E9D5E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B376B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B376B3;

CSS Variable

--color-happy-hyacinth: #B376B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'happy-hyacinth': '#B376B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B376B3] text-[#B376B3]

SCSS

$happy-hyacinth: #B376B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B376B3?

#B376B3 is Happy Hyacinth, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B376B3 warm or cool?

Happy Hyacinth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Happy Hyacinth?

Happy Hyacinth works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Happy Hyacinth?

Happy Hyacinth pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Happy Hyacinth?

You can download Happy Hyacinth on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Happy Hyacinth?

The hex code is #B376B3. In RGB it's 179, 118, 179, and in HSL it's 300°, 29%, 58%.

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