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Ref. #CBC5C1 · 0551

Orchid Shadow

57%LRV Value
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Orchid Shadow 0551 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CBC5C1, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Shadow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Orchid Shadow Technical Profile

HEX Code#CBC5C1
RGB203, 197, 193
LRV56.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Orchid Shadow in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Orchid Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintOrchid Shadow
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOrchid Shadow

Orchid Shadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Roma Haze Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Race Track

Behr

Nearly identical

Grayish

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Misted Silver

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Modest Silver

Valspar

Nearly identical

Ice Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pavilion Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Impressionist Taupe

Kilz

Very similar

Portland Gray

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Agate Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Orchid Shadow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Orchid Shadow

#CBC5C1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA985

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Orchid Shadow

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Silver Queen

Complement

Silver Blue Sea

Orchid Shadow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Monk’s Cloth

Pop

Caramel Candy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Mohawk Valley

Pop

Green Jeans

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Mandalay Bay

Pop

Bonaventure

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Orchid Shadow.

Silver Queen

Vista Paint · 8298

#CAC8C4

So Dainty

Vista Paint · 1309

#CBBEC7

Whale Bone

Vista Paint · 0203

#D1C8B9

Desert Mirage

Vista Paint · 0231

#D3CABB

Favored One

Vista Paint · 0455

#C1CABD

Palatine

Vista Paint · 0370

#C8C6B4

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Orchid Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Orchid Shadow have?
Orchid Shadow by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Orchid Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Orchid Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchid Shadow are Orchid Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Roma Haze Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Race Track by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Orchid Shadow'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 Orchid Shadow?
Orchid Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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