Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Exotic Orchid |
| SKU | PMD-87 |
| Hex | #75566C |
| RGB | 117, 86, 108 |
| HSL | 317°, 15%, 40% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Exotic Orchid
With an LRV of 12, Exotic Orchid is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Exotic Orchid works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Exotic Orchid within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #75566C in HSL space. Pair Exotic Orchid with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Exotic Orchid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Exotic Orchid from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PMD-87 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exotic Orchid is Grape Harvest (SW 6285) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Harvest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Exotic Orchid. The nearest is Ultra Violet (1372) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ultra Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Valspar has no exact twin of Exotic Orchid. The nearest is Purple Sunset (V077-5) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13.8 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Sunset swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Exotic Orchid. The nearest is Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pageant Pansy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Glidden has no exact twin of Exotic Orchid. The nearest is Currant Berry (30RR 11/175) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Currant Berry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exotic Orchid is Principal Grape (HGSW 2432) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Principal Grape swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Exotic Orchid is Parisian Plum (DEFD05) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parisian Plum swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Exotic Orchid. The nearest is Vivid Vision (1227) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vivid Vision swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Exotic Orchid. The nearest is Majestic Plum (1214) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Majestic Plum swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Kompozit has no exact twin of Exotic Orchid. The nearest is Majestic Plum (1214) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Majestic Plum swatch →