Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Orchid |
| SKU | SW 71 |
| Hex | #BC9C9E |
| RGB | 188, 156, 158 |
| HSL | 356°, 19%, 67% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Orchid
Orchid sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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 is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 pink from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Orchid within Sherwin-Williams'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 #BC9C9E in HSL space. Pair 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.
Sherwin-Williams Orchid Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 71 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Orchid
Behr's nearest match is Twilight Blush (PMD-71), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Orchid without repainting risk. See the full Twilight Blush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orchid
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mauve Mist (1264), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Orchid without repainting risk. See the full Mauve Mist swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orchid
At Valspar, the closest color to Orchid is Bedroom Plum (1004-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.1 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedroom Plum swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orchid
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Orchid is Awakening (PPG18-05) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Awakening swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orchid
At Glidden, the closest color to Orchid is Awakening (PPG18-05) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Awakening swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orchid
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Orchid is Rosey Glow (401-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosey Glow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orchid
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orchid is Maeve's Mauve (HGSW 3015) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maeve's Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orchid
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Orchid is Playful Plum (DE6018) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Playful Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orchid
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Orchid is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orchid
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Orchid is Lockhart (0098) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lockhart swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orchid
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Orchid is Lockhart (0098) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lockhart swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orchid
At Kompozit, the closest color to Orchid is Lockhart (0098) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lockhart swatch →