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Benjamin Moore Blue Orchid

2069-50 · #B9BAD3 · LRV 50.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Madder Blue is a 97% match

Blue Orchid (2069-50) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 50.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Madder Blue (97% match).

Compare Blue Orchid with other brands

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LRV

50.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

2069-50

HEX

#B9BAD3

RGB

185, 186, 211

HSL

238°, 23%, 78%

Family

Blues

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Blue Orchid FAQ

What undertone does Blue Orchid have?

Blue Orchid is a mid-tone blue with a strong violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Blue Orchid?

Blue Orchid has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Blue Orchid in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Madder Blue (DE5926), 97%; Valspar: Peri Wink (8003-47B), 95%; Glidden: Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4), 95%; Behr: Violet Vision (S540-2), 94%; PPG: Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (SW 9066), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (HGSW9066), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Blue Orchid?

The HEX code of Blue Orchid (2069-50) is #B9BAD3, RGB 185, 186, 211. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.