Majestic Orchid
PPU1-17 · #8D576E · LRV 14 — warm magenta tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Majestic Orchid14
- 3Gothic Purple24
- 4Hazy Lilac29
What Color Is Majestic Orchid, Really?
Majestic Orchid reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr PPU1-17 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Majestic Orchid
Majestic 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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Majestic Orchid are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr PPU1-17 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Berry BushSW 6292 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 14 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Vintage Claret1364 · Benjamin Moore | 3.2 | 14 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Vive l'amourV041-5 · Valspar | 3.2 | 14.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | CabernetPPG1049-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 14 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Raspberry Kiss50RR 14/266 · Glidden | 2.9 | 14 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Baked Apples301-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.6 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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