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Valspar Orchid Shimmer

V038-1 · #E7D6E5 · LRV 70.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Lavender Vista is a 99% match

Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) is a light purple from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 70.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Lavender Vista (99% match).

Compare Orchid Shimmer with other brands

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LRV

70.7 · Light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Orchid Shimmer in other brands?

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