Orchid Petals 145-5DB is a pink paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A77AA9, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pleasant Dream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A77AA9 · 145-5DB
Orchid Petals
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Orchid Petals Technical Profile
HEX Code#A77AA9
RGB167, 122, 169
Estimated LRV25.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Orchid Petals
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orchid Petals
#A77AA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orchid Petals
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orchid Petals 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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Orchid Petals — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Orchid Petals have?
Orchid Petals by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Orchid Petals from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchid Petals are Pleasant Dream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pleasant Dream by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Naples Sunset by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Orchid Petals'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 Orchid Petals?
Orchid Petals has a estimated lightness value of 25.0, 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.
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