Narragansett Green vs Purple Hyacinth

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Narragansett Green belongs to the blue-green family and Purple Hyacinth to the pink-purple family. At LRV 28 vs 9, Purple Hyacinth will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Narragansett Green's blue character against Purple Hyacinth's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 38.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Narragansett Green
Benjamin Moore · HC-157
Hex#435155
LRV9.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-157
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Purple Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore · 2073-40
Hex#AA7FA5
LRV28.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2073-40
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Narragansett Green vs Purple Hyacinth Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Narragansett Green on one side and Purple Hyacinth on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Narragansett Green comparisons

See how Narragansett Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Narragansett Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Narragansett Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Narragansett Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Narragansett Green reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Narragansett Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Narragansett Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Narragansett Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Narragansett Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Narragansett Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Narragansett Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Narragansett Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Narragansett Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Narragansett Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Narragansett Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Narragansett Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Narragansett Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Narragansett Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Narragansett Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Narragansett Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Narragansett Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Narragansett Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Narragansett Green reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Narragansett Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Narragansett Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Narragansett Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Narragansett Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Narragansett Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Narragansett Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Narragansett Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Narragansett Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Narragansett Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Narragansett Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter