Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Heirloom Orchid |
| SKU | 110F-4 |
| Hex | #A99CA9 |
| RGB | 169, 156, 169 |
| HSL | 300°, 7%, 64% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Heirloom Orchid
Heirloom Orchid sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Heirloom Orchid is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Heirloom 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 #A99CA9 in HSL space. Pair Heirloom 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 Heirloom Orchid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Heirloom 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 110F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Heirloom Orchid is Ash Violet (SW 6549) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Heirloom Orchid is Inspired (AF-595). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Inspired and you'll get the same color. See the full Inspired swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
Valspar's nearest match is Native Lilac (4001-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.8 vs 35) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Orchid without repainting risk. See the full Native Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
At Glidden, the closest color to Heirloom Orchid is Mineral Violet (10RB 36/082) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineral Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Heirloom Orchid is Grayed Lilac (344-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Lilac swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Heirloom Orchid is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Heirloom Orchid. The nearest is Veiled Violet (DE5976) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Heirloom Orchid is Gypsy's Gown (1311). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Gypsy's Gown and you'll get the same color. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gypsy's Gown (1311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Orchid without repainting risk. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Heirloom Orchid
Kompozit's nearest match is Gypsy's Gown (1311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Orchid without repainting risk. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →