Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Orchid Petals |
| SKU | 145-5DB |
| Hex | #A77AA9 |
| RGB | 167, 122, 169 |
| HSL | 297°, 21%, 57% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Orchid Petals
Orchid Petals sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Orchid Petals 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Orchid Petals within Dutch Boy'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 #A77AA9 in HSL space. Pair Orchid Petals 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.
Dutch Boy Orchid Petals Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orchid Petals 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 Dutch Boy 145-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Orchid Petals
Kompozit's nearest match is Pleasant Dream (1186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Orchid Petals without repainting risk. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orchid Petals
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pleasant Dream (1186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Orchid Petals without repainting risk. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orchid Petals
At Valspar, the closest color to Orchid Petals is Purple Stripe (1003-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.2 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Stripe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orchid Petals
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Orchid Petals is Naples Sunset (1391) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Naples Sunset swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orchid Petals
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Orchid Petals is Victorian Violet (DE6005) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orchid Petals
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Orchid Petals is Bell Heather (PPG1250-6) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bell Heather swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orchid Petals
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orchid Petals is Lavish Lavender (SW 6975) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orchid Petals
Behr has no exact twin of Orchid Petals. The nearest is Cactus Flower (HDC-SP16-11) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cactus Flower swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Orchid Petals
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Orchid Petals — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 9.69). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-5DB instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orchid Petals
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Orchid Petals — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 10.15). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-5DB instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Orchid Petals
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Orchid Petals — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 15.77). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-5DB instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Orchid Petals
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Orchid Petals — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 18.52). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-5DB instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Orchid Petals
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Orchid Petals — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 21.08). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 145-5DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →