Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Exotic Orchid |
| SKU | PMD-87 |
| Hex | #75566C |
| RGB | 117, 86, 108 |
| HSL | 317°, 15%, 40% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotic Orchid — the nearest deck color, Scooter (C2-777), is clearly different (ΔE 5.38). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-87 instead. See the full Scooter swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotic Orchid — the nearest deck color, Ripened Plum (346-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-87 instead. See the full Ripened Plum swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotic Orchid — the nearest deck color, Prince (PNT100-DP-33), is clearly different (ΔE 7.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-87 instead. See the full Prince swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotic Orchid — the nearest deck color, Autumn Gray (JG-143), is clearly different (ΔE 13.58). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-87 instead. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotic Orchid — the nearest deck color, London Clay (NO. 244), is clearly different (ΔE 15.27). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-87 instead. See the full London Clay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Exotic Orchid
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotic Orchid — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 21.36). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-87 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →