Orchid Shadow 0551 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CBC5C1, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #CBC5C1 · 0551
Orchid Shadow
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Orchid Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBC5C1
RGB203, 197, 193
Estimated LRV56.5
UndertoneNeutral
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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Orchid Shadow
Hirshfield's
#CBC5C2
Close digital match
Roma Haze Grey
PPG
#C9C2BE
Close digital match
Race Track
Behr
#CBC6C1
Close digital match
Grayish
Sherwin-Williams
#CFCAC7
Close digital match
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
#CBC7C2
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Modest Silver
Valspar
#D0CAC7
Close digital match
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#CAC7C4
Close digital match
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
#D0C6BF
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Portland Gray
Benjamin Moore
#D4CDC8
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RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Orchid Shadow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orchid Shadow
#CBC5C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orchid Shadow
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orchid Shadow 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Orchid Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchid Shadow are Orchid Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Roma Haze Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Race Track by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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