Orchard Plum HDC-CL-05 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9A858E, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosabella from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9A858E · HDC-CL-05
Orchard Plum
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Orchard Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#9A858E
RGB154, 133, 142
Estimated LRV25.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Orchard Plum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orchard Plum
#9A858E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orchard Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orchard Plum Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Orchard Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Orchard Plum have?
Orchard Plum by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Orchard Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchard Plum are Rosabella by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Frozen in Time by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Gothic Amethyst by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Orchard Plum's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Orchard Plum?
Orchard Plum has a estimated lightness value of 25.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Orchard Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.