Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Orchard Plum |
| SKU | HDC-CL-05 |
| Hex | #9A858E |
| RGB | 154, 133, 142 |
| HSL | 334°, 9%, 56% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Orchard Plum
Orchard Plum sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Orchard Plum is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Orchard Plum 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 #9A858E in HSL space. Pair Orchard Plum 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 Orchard Plum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orchard Plum 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 HDC-CL-05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orchard Plum
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Orchard Plum. The nearest is Ruby Violet (SW 9076) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ruby Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orchard Plum
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Orchard Plum. The nearest is Amorous (AF-600) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amorous swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orchard Plum
At Valspar, the closest color to Orchard Plum is Plummy (V076-5) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plummy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orchard Plum
At Glidden, the closest color to Orchard Plum is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orchard Plum
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Orchard Plum. The nearest is Tea Slipper (401-4DB) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tea Slipper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orchard Plum
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Orchard Plum. The nearest is Plumville (DE6012) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plumville swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orchard Plum
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Orchard Plum. The nearest is Brassica (NO. 271) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brassica swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orchard Plum
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Orchard Plum is Iced Orchid (1304) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iced Orchid swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orchard Plum
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Orchard Plum. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orchard Plum
Kompozit has no exact twin of Orchard Plum. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bright swatch →