Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Majestic Orchid |
| SKU | PPU1-17 |
| Hex | #8D576E |
| RGB | 141, 87, 110 |
| HSL | 334°, 24%, 45% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Red |
About Behr Majestic Orchid
With an LRV of 14, Majestic 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.
Majestic Orchid works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Majestic 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 #8D576E in HSL space. Pair Majestic 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 Majestic Orchid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Majestic 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 PPU1-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Majestic Orchid is Berry Bush (SW 6292) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Majestic Orchid is Vintage Claret (1364) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Claret swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
At Valspar, the closest color to Majestic Orchid is Vive l'amour (V041-5) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.2 vs 14) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vive l'amour swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Majestic Orchid. The nearest is Cabernet (PPG1049-6) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cabernet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
At Glidden, the closest color to Majestic Orchid is Raspberry Kiss (50RR 14/266) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raspberry Kiss swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Majestic Orchid. The nearest is Baked Apples (301-6DB) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baked Apples swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gooseberrie (HGSW 1013), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Majestic Orchid without repainting risk. See the full Gooseberrie swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Majestic Orchid. The nearest is Rosewine (DE5019) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosewine swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Majestic Orchid. The nearest is Immortality (1172) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Immortality swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Majestic Orchid. The nearest is Crantini (C2-508) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crantini swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Majestic Orchid
Kompozit has no exact twin of Majestic Orchid. The nearest is Immortality (1172) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Immortality swatch →