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Spring Hyacinth

Dulux

The Analysis

Spring Hyacinth is a soft, cool-toned blue-grey that acts as a reliable neutral. With an LRV of 60.7, it reflects a moderate amount of light, which helps keep a room feeling open and airy without the starkness of pure white.

It works best as a primary wall colour for living spaces or bedrooms. Because of its muted character, it serves as an effective backdrop for artwork and furniture without competing for attention.

LRV 61

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, contemporary choice. It lacks the heavy, saturated pigment of traditional period colours, leaning instead toward a clean, current aesthetic.

Undertonecool
FamilyBlue

How to Use It

This colour pairs beautifully with light oak or walnut wood tones to add warmth to the cool blue base. For hardware, matte black provides a sharp, modern contrast, while polished nickel keeps the look crisp and classic.

The Mood

This shade provides a calm, steady atmosphere that avoids being too clinical or overly bold. It feels grounded and restful, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to reduce visual clutter.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Beribboned

    Valspar · V037-1

  • Hyacinth Tint

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6968

  • Spring Flowers

    Benjamin Moore · 1430

  • Lilac Bisque

    Behr · 620C-2

  • Carousel Purple

    Valspar · V074-2

  • English Hyacinth

    Benjamin Moore · 1417

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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