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Valspar Orchid House

1001-6A · #B9AECC · LRV 44.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Crocus is a 96% match

Orchid House (1001-6A) is a mid-tone purple from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 44.9 (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 Benjamin Moore Crocus (96% match).

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LRV

44.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1001-6A

HEX

#B9AECC

RGB

185, 174, 204

HSL

262°, 23%, 74%

Family

Purples

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Orchid House FAQ

What undertone does Orchid House have?

Orchid House has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple. 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 House?

Orchid House has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 44.9 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 House in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Crocus (1404), 96%; Behr: Grape Hyacinth (M560-3), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Wisteria (SW 6822), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wisteria (HGSW6822), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Tinted Iris (DE5961), 92%; Glidden: Purple Essence (PPG1176-4), 91%; PPG: Purple Essence (PPG1176-4), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 72%. 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 House?

The HEX code of Orchid House (1001-6A) is #B9AECC, RGB 185, 174, 204. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.