Smoky Orchid
At first glance, Smoky Orchid belongs to the grey family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#e1d9dc
LRV
71.00
Smoky Orchid's Color Strip
Smoky Orchid is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Misty Morn and Silver Mauve. The strip spans from Misty Morn at the lightest end to Love Potion at the deepest. Strip PPG1179 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 71 vs 47, Smoky Orchid is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 57, Smoky Orchid is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
A 10-point LRV gap (81 vs 71) makes Lotus Petal the marginally brighter of the two.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 71), opening up a space where Smoky Orchid encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Smoky Orchid is a light, shaded, lavender purple with a silvery undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a main wall. Pair it with deep chocolate browns.