Orchid
SW 0071 · Sherwin-Williams
PinkView Orchid SW 0071 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#BC9C9E
LRV
37
Family
Pink
SW 0071
Color profile
Light value
37 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Pink Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 37, Orchid is a medium pink that reflects a moderate amount of light. Orchid carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Orchid under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 37 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around OrchidThis colorOrchidSherwin-Williams · SW 0071
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Tap any color to compareOrchid vs Dressy Rose
37LRV37
#BC9C9EHex#B89D9A
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Orchid vs Rose Embroidery
37LRV39
#BC9C9EHex#C79EA2
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Orchid vs Rosé
37LRV34
#BC9C9EHex#B995A1
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Orchid vs Pressed Flower
37LRV35
#BC9C9EHex#C39393
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Orchid vs Glamour
37LRV38
#BC9C9EHex#B6A09A
PinkFamilyGreige
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Orchid vs Intuitive
37LRV38
#BC9C9EHex#B3A3A5
PinkFamilyGreige
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Orchid vs Thistle
37LRV30
#BC9C9EHex#AA8E9A
PinkFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Orchid vs Insightful Rose
37LRV46
#BC9C9EHex#C9B0AB
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Orchid vs Cabbage Rose
37LRV39
#BC9C9EHex#C59F91
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareOrchid vs Mauve Mist
37LRV36
#BC9C9EHex#BE999A
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Mauve Mist is very close match · leans redder compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Lychee Berry
37LRV40
#BC9C9EHex#C1A2A4
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Lychee Berry is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Cinder Rose
37LRV40
#BC9C9EHex#C2A2A7
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Cinder Rose is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Sandblast
37LRV38
#BC9C9EHex#BF9F9C
PinkFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Sandblast is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Awakening
37LRV37
#BC9C9EHex#BB9E9B
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Awakening is close match · warmer compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Mexicali Rose
37LRV37
#BC9C9EHex#C49B9E
PinkFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Mexicali Rose is close match · leans redder compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Bedroom Plum
37LRV38
#BC9C9EHex#BAA0A7
PinkFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Bedroom Plum is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Roaring Twenties
37LRV36
#BC9C9EHex#B39C9E
PinkFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Roaring Twenties is close match · 1 points darker · leans greener compared with Orchid.
Orchid vs Decanting
37LRV40
#BC9C9EHex#BFA1AD
PinkFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Decanting is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Orchid.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorOrchid, answered
What is the LRV of Orchid?
Orchid (SW 0071) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 37, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can Orchid be used outside?
Yes, Orchid is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Orchid from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Orchid is Mauve Mist (1264) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · leans redder.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 0071
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