PPG Pale Orchid PPG1175-2: Closest tones in 8 brands

Pale Orchid (PPG1175-2) is a light cool gray from PPG with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 72 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Pale Orchid (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Pale Orchid in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

72 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1175-2

HEX

#DFDBE5

RGB

223, 219, 229

HSL

264°, 16%, 88%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Pale Orchid in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Violet Whimsey PPG · PPG1174-2 · LRV 69

Rare Orchid PPG · PPG1169-2 · LRV 71

Violet Echo PPG · PPG1173-1 · LRV 74

Misty Violet PPG · PPG1247-3 · LRV 69

Orchid Lane PPG · PPG1176-2 · LRV 74

Guardian Angel PPG · PPG1247-2 · LRV 76

Little Lilac PPG · PPG1177-2 · LRV 71

February Frost PPG · PPG1173-2 · LRV 73

Pale Orchid FAQ

What undertone does Pale Orchid have?

Pale Orchid is a light cool gray 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 Pale Orchid?

Pale Orchid has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 72 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 Pale Orchid in other brands?

Glidden: Pale Orchid (PPG1175-2), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Elation (SW 6827), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Elation (HGSW6827), ~99% proximity; Behr: Sweet Bianca (M560-1), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Sugarplum (1394), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Pale Purple (8003-1A), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Icy Lavender (DE5924), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), ~90% 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 Pale Orchid?

The HEX code of Pale Orchid (PPG1175-2) is #DFDBE5, RGB 223, 219, 229. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.