Rare Orchid 1169-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBDCE2, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rising Star from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBDCE2 · 1169-2
Rare Orchid
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rare Orchid Technical Profile
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Rare Orchid in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rare Orchid in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRare Orchid
Nearly identical
ValsparRising Star
Rising Star
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Will O The Wisp
Behr
Nearly identical
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rare Orchid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rare Orchid
#DBDCE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9385AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rare Orchid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rare 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 Rare 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.
Rare Orchid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rare Orchid have?
Rare 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 Rare Orchid in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rare Orchid from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rare Orchid are Rising Star by Valspar (a near-identical match), Violet Dusk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Violet Sparkle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rare 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 Rare Orchid?
Rare Orchid has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.7, 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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