Orchard Plum 8198 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #87657A, 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.
Ref. #87657A · 8198
Orchard Plum
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Orchard Plum Technical Profile
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Orchard Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Orchard Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOrchard Plum
Nearly identical
PPGBlackberry Jam
Blackberry Jam
PPG
Nearly identical
Plum Dandy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Majestic Plum
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lazy Afternoon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Sunset
Valspar
Very similar
Hickory Stick
Behr
Very similar
Burgundy Frost
Kilz
Visible difference
Purple Beech
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Plum Wine
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Signal Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Orchard Plum
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orchard Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orchard Plum 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Orchard Plum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Orchard Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Orchard Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchard Plum are Blackberry Jam by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Orchard Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.