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PPG Orchid Blossom

PPG1174-1 · #E5E1E5 · LRV ~76.2

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Orchid Blossom (~99% proximity)

Orchid Blossom (PPG1174-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 76.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Orchid Blossom (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Orchid Blossom in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

76.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1174-1

HEX

#E5E1E5

RGB

229, 225, 229

HSL

300°, 7%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Orchid Blossom FAQ

What undertone does Orchid Blossom have?

Orchid Blossom is a cool off-white with a subtle violet 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 Orchid Blossom?

Orchid Blossom has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.2 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 Orchid Blossom in other brands?

Glidden: Orchid Blossom (PPG1174-1), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Soft Silk (7004-2), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dreamy Cloud (2117-70), ~98% proximity; Behr: Early Crocus (PR-W2), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Opalescent (SW 9686), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mountain Air (DE6393), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lite Lavender (HGSW6554), ~95% 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 Orchid Blossom?

The HEX code of Orchid Blossom (PPG1174-1) is #E5E1E5, RGB 229, 225, 229. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.