Ref. #4E1461 · MP12013
Purple Orchid
3%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Orchid Technical Profile
What color is Purple Orchid? It's a dark warm purple with the hex code #4E1461. Purple Orchid has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 3, Purple Orchid creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Purple Orchid
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Delicious Berry
Behr
Very similar
Comtesse
Valspar
Visible difference
Joyous Song
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Joyous Song
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Purplicious
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Kimono Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Petal .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Purple Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Orchid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Orchid
#4E1461
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#753364
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Orchid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Purple 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.
Purple Orchid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Orchid have?
Purple Orchid by MPC has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Purple Orchid from other brands?
The closest matches are Delicious Berry by Behr (#4B2760), Plum Jam by Behr (#612675), Grape Fizz by Behr (#4B2977). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Orchid?
Purple Orchid has an LRV of 3.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Purple Orchid's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.