PURPLES

Orchid Orchestra

#856080

RGB 133, 96, 128 · HSL 308°, 16%, 45% · CMYK 0, 28, 4, 48

Orchid Orchestra is #856080 in HEX — rgb(133, 96, 128), hsl(308°, 16%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 4%, 48%).

Orchid Orchestra pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 16%, 45%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#856080

RGB133, 96, 128

HSL308°, 16%, 45%

HSV308°, 28%, 52%

CMYK0, 28, 4, 48

Decimal8740992

CSS RGBrgb(133, 96, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 16%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 1 · #876281

Valspar

Dusky Purple 1003-5A

ΔE 2.7 · #836484

Behr

Showstopper MQ5-34

ΔE 2.8 · #7D5E7D

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 3.6 · #906584

Kilz

Cupid RH290

ΔE 3.7 · #7D5779

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 3.8 · #7C5A7E

Dulux

Heritage Pink S49E7

ΔE 4.1 · #886289

PPG

Blackberry Jam 1178-6

ΔE 4.5 · #87657E

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 7 · #935E7C

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 8.3 · #915D88

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 12.4 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.3 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 25.3 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#856080

#608565

Analogous

#786085

#856080

#85606E

Triadic

#856080

#808560

#608085

Split-Complementary

#856080

#6E8560

#608578

Tetradic

#856080

#857860

#608565

#606E85

Monochromatic

#2C202B

#594055

#856080

#A989A5

#C9B5C7

Rectangle

#856080

#856560

#608565

#608085

Compound

#856080

#85606E

#608565

#608578

Variations

Lighter

#A17D9C

#B69FB3

#D3C8D2

Darker

#6B4C67

#4A3447

#2B1E2A

Saturation

#786D77

#856080

#B530A4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.27:1

vs Black

3.98:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#856080

#6D7180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#856080

#67677C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#856080

#826765

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Orchestra carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#A3757B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#856080

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#907A9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#497A50

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #856080;

CSS — background

background-color: #856080;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-orchestra: #856080;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-orchestra': '#856080' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#856080] text-[#856080]

SCSS

$orchid-orchestra: #856080;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #856080?

#856080 is Orchid Orchestra, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #856080 warm or cool?

Orchid Orchestra reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchid Orchestra?

Orchid Orchestra works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Orchid Orchestra?

Orchid Orchestra pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orchid Orchestra?

You can download Orchid Orchestra on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Orchid Orchestra?

The hex code is #856080. In RGB it's 133, 96, 128, and in HSL it's 308°, 16%, 45%.

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