Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea

1390

Hydrangea is a mid-tone purple with warm red undertones and an LRV of 37.23. This balanced saturation allows it to function in bedrooms, reading areas, or living rooms without appearing overly dark. Benjamin Moore Ballet White and Stone Hearth provide warm neutral support, while Gray Owl and White Dove offer cooler contrast.

Mauve Mist and Shadow complement the purple family for layered, tonal applications in transitional or traditional settings.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1390

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Hydrangea in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Hydrangea under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Hydrangea under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

285°

Purple Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

22%

Muted

LRV

37.2

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B498BD

RGB Decimal

180, 152, 189

RGB Percent

70.6%, 59.6%, 74.1%

HSL

285.4, 21.9%, 66.9%

HSV

285.4, 19.6%, 74.1%

CMYK

4.8%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 25.9%

YIQ

164.6, 4.8, 17.5

XYZ

39.24, 35.83, 52.99

CIE Lab

66.39, 17.15, -15.26

CIE Luv

66.39, 13.36, -25.88

Hunter Lab

59.86, 15.92, -15.01

Decimal

11835581

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Hydrangea Violet Eclipse Grape Popsicle Mirabella

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Hydrangea Purple Essence Free Spirit Dusky Lilac

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Hydrangea Pear Cactus Breakfast Room Green Pastel Green

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Hydrangea Cherished French Violet Bedroom Plum

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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