Orchid Petals 145-5DB is a pink paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A77AA9, 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.
Ref. #A77AA9 · 145-5DB
Orchid Petals
25%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Orchid Petals Technical Profile
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Orchid Petals in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Orchid Petals in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOrchid Petals
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPleasant Dream
Pleasant Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pleasant Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Naples Sunset
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Stripe
Valspar
Very similar
Victorian Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Favorite Things
Kilz
Very similar
Bell Heather
PPG
Very similar
Eccentric Magenta
Behr
Very similar
Baroness
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Orchid Petals
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Orchid Petals.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Orchid Petals in your own space before committing.
What colors match Orchid Petals from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchid Petals are Pleasant Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pleasant Dream by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Orchid Petals's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.