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Sherwin-Williams Orchid

SW 0071 · #BC9C9E · LRV 36.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Lychee Berry is a 96% match

Orchid (SW 0071) is a mid-tone pink from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 36.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Lychee Berry (96% match).

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LRV

36.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Orchid in other brands?

Valspar: Lychee Berry (P075), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Mauve Mist (1264), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), 94%; Glidden: Awakening (PPG18-05), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose (HGSW6024), 93%; PPG: Tawny Mushroom (PPG1054-5), 93%; Behr: Roaring Twenties (N120-4), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Playful Plum (DE6018), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.