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Valspar Orchid Shimmer

V038-1 · #E7D6E5 · LRV ~70.7

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Lavender Vista (~99% proximity)

Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) is a light purple from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 70.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Lavender Vista (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Orchid Shimmer in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

70.7 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

V038-1

HEX

#E7D6E5

RGB

231, 214, 229

HSL

307°, 26%, 87%

Family

Purples

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Orchid Shimmer FAQ

What undertone does Orchid Shimmer have?

Orchid Shimmer has no strong undertone: it reads as a light purple, 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 Orchid Shimmer?

Orchid Shimmer has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70.7 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 Orchid Shimmer in other brands?

PPG: Lavender Vista (PPG1249-2), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Lavender Vista (PPG1249-2), ~96% proximity; Behr: Monologue (M570-2), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Soft Lilac (DE5974), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Spring Lilac (1388), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Spangle (SW 6834), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spangle (HGSW6834), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), ~81% 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 Shimmer?

The HEX code of Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) is #E7D6E5, RGB 231, 214, 229. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.