Pale Orchid 660B-4 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAAAFE, LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Possibility from Vista Paint (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAAAFE · 660B-4
Pale Orchid
46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pale Orchid Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Pale Orchid in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Orchid in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Orchid
Visible difference
Vista PaintPurple Possibility
Purple Possibility
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Purple Premiere
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Grape Illusion
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Purple Gala
Valspar
Visible difference
Night Magic Violet
PPG
Visible difference
Amethyst Cream
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Visible difference
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Berry Frappé
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Orchid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Orchid
#CAAAFE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C75DD5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Orchid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Orchid 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pale Orchid.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Orchid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Orchid have?
Pale Orchid by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Orchid in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Orchid from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Orchid are Purple Possibility by Vista Paint (a close match), Purple Premiere by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Grape Illusion by Hirshfield's (a close match) — the best options for getting Pale Orchid'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 Pale Orchid?
Pale Orchid has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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.
Explore More with Pale Orchid
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Orchid's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.