Soft Orchid Violet 10RB 41/166 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0A5C6, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forever Lilac from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B0A5C6 · 10RB 41/166
Soft Orchid Violet
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Orchid Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0A5C6
RGB176, 165, 198
Estimated LRV40.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Soft Orchid Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Orchid Violet
#B0A5C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Orchid Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Orchid Violet 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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Soft Orchid Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Orchid Violet have?
Soft Orchid Violet by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Soft Orchid Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Orchid Violet are Forever Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Dusky Lavender by Valspar (a close digital match), Crocus by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soft Orchid Violet'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 Soft Orchid Violet?
Soft Orchid Violet has a estimated lightness value of 40.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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