Smoky Orchid 1179-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E1D9DC, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearls And Lace from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1D9DC · 1179-2
Smoky Orchid
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoky Orchid Technical Profile
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Smoky Orchid in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoky Orchid in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSmoky Orchid
Nearly identical
BehrPearls And Lace
Pearls And Lace
Behr
Nearly identical
Blush of Morn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Majestic Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stardust Ballroom
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lite Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
He Loves Me
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lavender Bikini
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Mountain Air
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoky Orchid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Orchid
#E1D9DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8A85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoky Orchid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky 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 Smoky 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.
Smoky Orchid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Orchid have?
Smoky 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 Smoky Orchid in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoky Orchid from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Orchid are Pearls And Lace by Behr (a near-identical match), Blush of Morn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Majestic Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoky 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 Smoky Orchid?
Smoky Orchid has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.8, 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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