Valspar

Dusky Hyacinth

1003-10A

Dusky Hyacinth is a muted mauve-taupe, deeper and browner than the floral name suggests. It feels dusty. A bedroom, dressing room, or powder bath can take it where a standard gray would turn cold.

The depth needs better lighting than a pale neutral. Warm lamps draw out the mauve. Dark wood gives it maturity; blue-white trim can make the undertone look bruised.

Brand

Valspar

Code

1003-10A

Dusky Hyacinth 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 Valspar Dusky Hyacinth under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Dusky Hyacinth under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

6°

Red Family

Lightness

63%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

32.8
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
#ab9795
RGB Decimal
171, 151, 149
RGB Percent
67.1%, 59.2%, 58.4%
HSL
5.5, 11.6%, 62.7%
HSV
5.5, 12.9%, 67.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.7%, 12.9%, 32.9%
YIQ
156.8, 12.6, 3.6
XYZ
33.29, 32.96, 33.04
CIE Lab
64.13, 7.05, 3.75
CIE Luv
64.13, 12.15, 4.10
Hunter Lab
57.41, 6.28, 3.19
Decimal
11245461

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