Pale Orchid 1175-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DEDBE5, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elation from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEDBE5 · 1175-2
Pale Orchid
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Orchid Technical Profile
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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 →
PPGPale Orchid
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsElation
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Petal Tip
Behr
Nearly identical
White Bud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Bud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lilac Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Orchid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Orchid
#DEDBE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Pale Orchid.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white 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 PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Elation by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Petal Tip by Behr (a near-identical match), White Bud by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 71.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Orchid's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.