Smoky Orchid 1179-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E1D9DC, estimated 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.
PPG · #E1D9DC · 1179-2
Smoky Orchid
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smoky Orchid Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1D9DC
RGB225, 217, 220
Estimated LRV70.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Pearls And Lace
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#DFD7DA
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Blush of Morn
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#E0D7DB
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Majestic Mauve
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#DFD9DB
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#E0D7DC
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#E0DADF
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#E5D9DA
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Colors That Work With Smoky Orchid
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Smoky Orchid from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Orchid are Pearls And Lace by Behr (a close digital match), Blush of Morn by Valspar (a close digital match), Majestic Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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