Hyacinth colour: characterisation, colour codes and shade mixing

The colour hyacinth is a vibrant colour with rich and deep hues, often a combination of blue and purple tones. Inspired by the hyacinth flower, this colour can vary in shades from light bluish-purple to darker indigo blue. The colour hyacinth is particularly popular in design and fashion, where it is vibrant and fresh, while at the same time conveying deep meaning and elegance.

The colour hyacinth also has special psychological effects. It has a calming and harmonising effect, which strengthens the connection with nature and the world of flowers. This colour is often used in places where a sense of relaxation and peace is desired, such as bedrooms or wellness centres. In addition, the colour hyacinth can also be used to stimulate creativity and intuition, so it is often used in office or artistic spaces.

RGB and HEX colour codes for the colour hyacinth

The RGB code for the hyacinth colour is (148, 0, 211), while the HEX code is #9400D3.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#855888
RGB	rgb(133, 88, 136)
HSL	hsl(299, 21%, 44%)
HSV/HSB	hsb(299, 35%, 53%)
CMYK	cmyk(2, 35, 0, 47)
Contrasting colour	#868855
Complementary colour	#558856

Dark and light shades of hyacinth

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of jacinth

The colour hyacinth is a bright shade of purple, often found between blue and red on the colour spectrum. These colour palettes showcase different combinations of the colour hyacinth, including complementary, analogue, monochromatic, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes. This allows you to create different effects and moods in your design.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of hyacinth?

The colour hyacinth is usually a bright, bluish-purple shade named after the hyacinth flower. It also comes in reddish, pinkish shades.

What does the colour of hyacinth depend on?

The colour of hyacinth depends on its variety and genetic heritage. It can also be affected by soil pH, light conditions and nutrient supply. The natural colour of some hyacinths may also be lighter or darker due to environmental factors.

How is it possible to mix the colour of hyacinth?

To achieve the hyacinth colour, you can mix blue and red to get a rich, vibrant shade of purple. Adding less blue gives a lighter, pastel shade, while adding more blue gives a deeper, more intense colour. Experiment with the proportions of the colours to get an accurate shade.