Hydrangea
At first glance, Hydrangea belongs to the purple family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#B498BDLRV
37.23
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 37 vs 16, Hydrangea is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 37, Decorator's White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 36), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 37 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 51 vs 37, Wishing Well is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Hydrangea reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 25), opening up a space where Naples Sunset encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deep mid-tone purple gets its warm cast from a red undertone.