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Orchard Plum

#87657A

RGB 135, 101, 122 · HSL 323°, 14%, 46% · CMYK 0, 25, 10, 47

Orchard Plum is #87657A in HEX — rgb(135, 101, 122), hsl(323°, 14%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 10%, 47%).

Orchard Plum pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 14%, 46%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#87657A

RGB135, 101, 122

HSL323°, 14%, 46%

HSV323°, 25%, 53%

CMYK0, 25, 10, 47

Decimal8873338

CSS RGBrgb(135, 101, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 14%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Orchard Plum K-745

Exact match

Dulux

Imaginary Mauve S46E6

ΔE 1.3 · #89687E

PPG

Blackberry Jam 1178-6

ΔE 2.3 · #87657E

Hallman-Lindsay

Majestic Plum 1214

ΔE 2.8 · #806173

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 3.2 · #8B6878

Benjamin Moore

Lazy 1378

ΔE 4.1 · #8E6883

Valspar

Canton Purple 1003-7B

ΔE 4.8 · #8B7083

Behr

Phantom Hue 110F-5

ΔE 5.3 · #856E81

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 5.7 · #8C7284

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Wine DE5978

ΔE 6.7 · #745E6F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 7.5 · #856A73

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.1 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.6 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 13.9 · #8D8089

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 17.2 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 20.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#87657A

#658671

Analogous

#826586

#87657A

#866569

Triadic

#87657A

#798665

#657986

Split-Complementary

#87657A

#698665

#658682

Tetradic

#87657A

#868265

#658671

#656986

Monochromatic

#2F232A

#5A4452

#87657A

#A98E9F

#CAB9C4

Rectangle

#87657A

#867165

#658671

#657986

Compound

#87657A

#866569

#658671

#658682

Variations

Lighter

#A08194

#B6A3AF

#D4CAD0

Darker

#6C5061

#4A3743

#2C1F27

Saturation

#7A7076

#866579

#B83285

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.03:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#87657A

#72747A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87657A

#6C6C78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87657A

#856A69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Orchard Plum strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#A57877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87657A

Daylight 5500K

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

#927D9B

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.

#4B7D5E

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: #87657A;

CSS — background

background-color: #87657A;

CSS Variable

--color-orchard-plum: #87657A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchard-plum': '#87657A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87657A] text-[#87657A]

SCSS

$orchard-plum: #87657A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87657A?

#87657A is Orchard Plum, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #87657A warm or cool?

Orchard Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchard Plum?

Orchard Plum works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Orchard Plum?

Orchard Plum pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orchard Plum?

You can download Orchard Plum 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 Orchard Plum?

The hex code is #87657A. In RGB it's 135, 101, 122, and in HSL it's 323°, 14%, 46%.

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