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Sherwin-Williams Orchid

SW 0071 · #BC9C9E · LRV ~36.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Lychee Berry (~96% proximity)

Orchid (SW 0071) is a mid-tone pink from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 36.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Lychee Berry (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Orchid in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

36.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0071

HEX

#BC9C9E

RGB

188, 156, 158

HSL

356°, 19%, 67%

Family

Pinks

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Orchid FAQ

What undertone does Orchid have?

Orchid has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone pink, 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 Orchid?

Orchid has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.9 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Orchid in other brands?

Valspar: Lychee Berry (P075), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mauve Mist (1264), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Awakening (PPG18-05), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose (HGSW6024), ~93% proximity; PPG: Tawny Mushroom (PPG1054-5), ~93% proximity; Behr: Roaring Twenties (N120-4), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Playful Plum (DE6018), ~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 Orchid?

The HEX code of Orchid (SW 0071) is #BC9C9E, RGB 188, 156, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.