Hyacinth Tint
SW 6968 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Hyacinth Tint SW 6968 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#C2CBE0
LRV
60
Family
Purple
SW 6968
Color profile
Light value
60 · Light
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Purple Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This bright violet pastel adds a garden-like charm to kitchens and children’s rooms. A cool, medium hue sure to delight.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 60 Light · reflects plenty of light and keeps a room open
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Hyacinth TintThis colorHyacinth TintSherwin-Williams · SW 6968
CoordinatingExtra WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7006CoordinatingCaptivating CreamSherwin-Williams · SW 6659CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareHyacinth Tint vs Agapanthus
60LRV56
#C2CBE0Hex#BBC5DE
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Hyacinth Tint vs Breathtaking
60LRV63
#C2CBE0Hex#C7D1E2
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Hyacinth Tint vs Daydream
60LRV54
#C2CBE0Hex#BDC3CD
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Hyacinth Tint vs Icy
60LRV56
#C2CBE0Hex#BBC7D2
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Hyacinth Tint vs Wondrous Blue
60LRV59
#C2CBE0Hex#B8CDDD
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Hyacinth Tint vs Wishful Blue
60LRV72
#C2CBE0Hex#D8DDE6
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Hyacinth Tint vs Upward
60LRV57
#C2CBE0Hex#BFC9D0
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Hyacinth Tint vs Blissful Blue
60LRV56
#C2CBE0Hex#B2C8D8
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareHyacinth Tint vs Spring Flowers
60LRV61
#C2CBE0Hex#C5CCDF
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Spring Flowers is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs English Hyacinth
60LRV62
#C2CBE0Hex#C8D0E3
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
English Hyacinth is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs Beribboned
60LRV61
#C2CBE0Hex#C2CDE0
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Beribboned is very close match compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs Twilight Mist
60LRV62
#C2CBE0Hex#C4CEE7
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Twilight Mist is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs Blue Opal
60LRV56
#C2CBE0Hex#BBC6D9
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Opal is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs Globe Thistle
60LRV65
#C2CBE0Hex#C9D1E9
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Globe Thistle is very close match · 5 points lighter compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs Graupel No.G10
60LRV61
#C2CBE0Hex#C0CEE8
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Graupel No.G10 is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs Garden Fairy
60LRV66
#C2CBE0Hex#CCD4EC
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Garden Fairy is close match · 6 points lighter compared with Hyacinth Tint.
Hyacinth Tint vs Sweet Juliet
60LRV52
#C2CBE0Hex#B8BFD2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Sweet Juliet is close match · 8 points darker compared with Hyacinth Tint.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorHyacinth Tint, answered
What is the LRV of Hyacinth Tint?
Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 60, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Hyacinth Tint a warm or cool color?
Hyacinth Tint has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Hyacinth Tint be used outside?
Yes, Hyacinth Tint is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Hyacinth Tint from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Hyacinth Tint is Spring Flowers (1430) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6968
See Hyacinth Tint on your own home.
Set up a free account, upload one photo, and see exactly how Hyacinth Tint looks on your walls.
Free to start. No credit card.