Pale Orchid 1003-6C is a pink paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9DDEA, LRV 75 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lilac Frost from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9DDEA · 1003-6C
Pale Orchid
75%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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 →
ValsparPale Orchid
Nearly identical
PPGLilac Frost
Lilac Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Fairytale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Razzberry Fizz
Behr
Nearly identical
Flowers of May
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Wisteria
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sheer Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
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
#E9DDEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859C
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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Pale Orchid.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink 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 Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Lilac Frost by PPG (a near-identical match), Angora Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Fairytale by Vista Paint (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 75.0, 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 cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.