Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Vibrant Orchid |
| SKU | DE6000 |
| Hex | #804B81 |
| RGB | 128, 75, 129 |
| HSL | 299°, 26%, 40% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Vibrant Orchid
With an LRV of 11, Vibrant Orchid is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its violet 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.
Vibrant 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 by brand
6 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Vibrant Orchid within Dunn-Edwards'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 #804B81 in HSL space. Pair Vibrant 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.
Dunn-Edwards Vibrant Orchid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vibrant 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6000 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vibrant Orchid
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Vibrant Orchid. The nearest is Passionate Purple (SW 6981) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Passionate Purple swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Vibrant Orchid
At Behr, the closest color to Vibrant Orchid is Graphic Grape (T15-12) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graphic Grape swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vibrant Orchid
Valspar's nearest match is Cosmic Berry (4001-10C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.7 vs 11) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Vibrant Orchid without repainting risk. See the full Cosmic Berry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vibrant Orchid
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Vibrant Orchid is Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cleopatra's Gown swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Vibrant Orchid
At Glidden, the closest color to Vibrant Orchid is Magic Magenta (PPG1180-7) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magic Magenta swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Vibrant Orchid
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Vibrant Orchid. The nearest is Purple Tulips (145-7DB) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Tulips swatch →