Orchard Plum 8198 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #87657A, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackberry Jam from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #87657A · 8198
Orchard Plum
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Orchard Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#87657A
RGB135, 101, 122
Estimated LRV15.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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 Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Blackberry Jam
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#87657E
Close digital match
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#8B6878
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#806173
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#8E6883
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#8E6D7A
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#8C7284
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Orchard Plum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orchard Plum
#87657A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6797E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orchard Plum
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orchard Plum Room Palettes
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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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Orchard Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Orchard Plum have?
Orchard Plum by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Orchard Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchard Plum are Blackberry Jam by PPG (a close digital match), Plum Dandy by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Majestic Plum by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Orchard Plum'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 Orchard Plum?
Orchard Plum has a estimated lightness value of 15.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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