PPG Smoky Orchid
PPG1179-2 · #E2D9DC · LRV ~71
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Smoky Orchid (~99% proximity)Smoky Orchid (PPG1179-2) is a light warm gray from PPG with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 71 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Smoky Orchid (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Smoky Orchid in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
71 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Pink · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1179-2
HEX
#E2D9DC
RGB
226, 217, 220
HSL
340°, 13%, 87%
Family
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Smoky Orchid FAQ
What undertone does Smoky Orchid have?
Smoky Orchid is a light warm gray with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Smoky Orchid?
Smoky Orchid has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 71 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 Smoky Orchid in other brands?
Glidden: Smoky Orchid (PPG1179-2), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Blush of Morn (8004-2A), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Majestic Mauve (2115-60), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lite Lavender (SW 6554), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lite Lavender (HGSW6554), ~97% proximity; Behr: Secret Scent (S110-1), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Billowing Clouds (DE6009), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Blackened (No. 2011), ~92% 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 Smoky Orchid?
The HEX code of Smoky Orchid (PPG1179-2) is #E2D9DC, RGB 226, 217, 220. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.