English Hollyhock
English Hollyhock begins as a blue color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#b5c9d3LRV
55.25
English Hollyhock in Rooms
Follow English Hollyhock from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 23 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
4 Misc Photos
The 4 misc images turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Wall surfaces painted in English Hollyhock deliver warm, rosy sophistication to any room.
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Children's room walls in English Hollyhock create a cheerful, nurturing environment.
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Modern walls painted in English Hollyhock create a sophisticated backdrop for contemporary furnishings.
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Paneled walls in English Hollyhock bring traditional elegance to this japandi-inspired space.
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2 Bathroom Photos
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from English Hollyhock (HDC-CT-16A). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bathroom walls in English Hollyhock bring unexpected color depth and intimacy.
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Minimalist bathroom design gains warmth with walls painted English Hollyhock.
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3 Kitchen Photos
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from English Hollyhock (HDC-CT-16A). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A painted kitchen backsplash in English Hollyhock adds bold, colorful personality.
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Kitchen backsplash tile painted English Hollyhock transforms the cooking zone.
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Kitchen walls painted English Hollyhock create a rich, enveloping color environment.
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7 Living Room Photos
The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from English Hollyhock (HDC-CT-16A). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Living room walls feature English Hollyhock for a refined, inviting ambiance.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Against countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring, English Hollyhock (HDC-CT-16A) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 55.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Cabinet faces finished in English Hollyhock establish a dramatic kitchen focal point.
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Kitchen cabinetry painted English Hollyhock brings jewel-toned elegance to storage.
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Upper cabinets in English Hollyhock make a striking statement above countertops.
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Small kitchen cabinets painted English Hollyhock maximize visual impact in tight spaces.
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Cabinetry painted English Hollyhock infuses personality and depth into the kitchen.
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1 House Photo
These 1 house image show how English Hollyhock (HDC-CT-16A) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Victorian home interiors feature walls in English Hollyhock for period-appropriate warmth.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Against bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures, English Hollyhock (HDC-CT-16A) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 55.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
The accent wall finished in English Hollyhock adds instant warmth and visual interest.
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Similar Colors
Blue Gossamer reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 55 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes English Hollyhock the marginally brighter of the two.
English Hollyhock reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 37), opening up a space where Windsurf encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Add a touch of sophistication to your space with Behr HDC-CT-16A English Hollyhock paint. This rich and saturated shade of deep purple brings a sense of drama and luxury to any room. Pair this elegant hue with creamy neutrals like off-white and beige for a classic look, or go bold by combining it with metallic accents in gold or silver for a glamorous feel. 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