Glidden Rare Orchid
PPG1169-2 · #DBDCE2 · LRV ~71.7
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Billowing Clouds (~99% proximity)Rare Orchid (PPG1169-2) is a light cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 71.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Billowing Clouds (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Rare Orchid in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
71.7 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1169-2
HEX
#DBDCE2
RGB
219, 220, 226
HSL
231°, 11%, 87%
Family
Colors similar to Rare Orchid in Glidden
Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Rare Orchid FAQ
What undertone does Rare Orchid have?
Rare Orchid is a light cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Rare Orchid?
Rare Orchid has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 71.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Rare Orchid in other brands?
PPG: Billowing Clouds (PPG1041-3), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Violet Dusk (1409), ~99% proximity; Behr: Petal Tip (MQ3-30), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Starry Night (SW 6540), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Starry Night (HGSW6540), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Respite (8004-47A), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Frosty Fog (DE5917), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Rare Orchid?
The HEX code of Rare Orchid (PPG1169-2) is #DBDCE2, RGB 219, 220, 226. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.