Wild Orchid
2072-40 · Benjamin Moore
PurpleView Wild Orchid 2072-40 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#957E99
LRV
25
Family
Purple
2072-40
Color profile
Light value
25 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, pink lean
Family
Purple
“Muted yet unique in character, this mauve hue can set the scene for striking, unexpected color combinations.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 25 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Wild OrchidThis colorWild OrchidBenjamin Moore · 2072-40
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Tap any color to compareWild Orchid vs Carolina Plum
25LRV27
#957E99Hex#9A83A0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Wild Orchid vs Naples Sunset
25LRV25
#957E99Hex#9F7CA5
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Wild Orchid vs Purple Hyacinth
25LRV28
#957E99Hex#AA7FA5
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Wild Orchid vs Tropical Dusk
25LRV23
#957E99Hex#857D8F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareWild Orchid vs Passion Fruit
25LRV22
#957E99Hex#907895
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Passion Fruit is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Wild Orchid.
Wild Orchid vs Pink Plumeria
25LRV25
#957E99Hex#A27E9C
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Pink Plumeria is close match · leans redder compared with Wild Orchid.
Wild Orchid vs Veri Berri
25LRV21
#957E99Hex#937496
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Veri Berri is close match · 4 points darker · leans redder compared with Wild Orchid.
Wild Orchid vs Pale Plum
25LRV28
#957E99Hex#A489A3
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Pale Plum is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Wild Orchid.
Wild Orchid vs Radiant Lilac
25LRV28
#957E99Hex#A489A0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Radiant Lilac is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Wild Orchid.
Wild Orchid vs Amazonian Orchid
25LRV26
#957E99Hex#A7819D
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Amazonian Orchid is close match · leans redder compared with Wild Orchid.
Wild Orchid vs Violet Eclipse
25LRV28
#957E99Hex#A387AC
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Violet Eclipse is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Wild Orchid.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Wild Orchid?
Wild Orchid (2072-40) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 25, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Wild Orchid a warm or cool color?
Wild Orchid has a cool undertone (cool, pink lean).
What is the closest match to Wild Orchid from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Wild Orchid is Passion Fruit (M100-5) by Behr, very close match · 3 points darker.
Benjamin Moore · 2072-40
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