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Orchid Haze

#B0879B

RGB 176, 135, 155 · HSL 331°, 21%, 61% · CMYK 0, 23, 12, 31

Orchid Haze is #B0879B in HEX — rgb(176, 135, 155), hsl(331°, 21%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 12%, 31%).

Orchid Haze pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 21%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B0879B

RGB176, 135, 155

HSL331°, 21%, 61%

HSV331°, 23%, 69%

CMYK0, 23, 12, 31

Decimal11569051

CSS RGBrgb(176, 135, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 21%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Iris Reverie 1005-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #B88DA1

Dulux

Monastir S48F4

ΔE 2.7 · #B7899B

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 4 · #B08693

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 4.1 · #A47D90

Behr

Ponder 160F-4

ΔE 4.2 · #B78997

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.1 · #B0909F

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 5.3 · #AF89A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 5.5 · #B28CA9

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 6 · #A489A0

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

ΔE 6.3 · #BC96AF

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 8.9 · #BA99A2

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.9 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 14.4 · #8B859D

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 14.7 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 18.7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 18.8 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#B0879B

#87B09C

Analogous

#B087B0

#B0879B

#B08787

Triadic

#B0879B

#9BB087

#879BB0

Split-Complementary

#B0879B

#87B087

#87B0B0

Tetradic

#B0879B

#B0B087

#87B09C

#8787B0

Monochromatic

#603E4E

#8E5D74

#B0879B

#CFB5C1

#EDE3E8

Rectangle

#B0879B

#B09C87

#87B09C

#879BB0

Compound

#B0879B

#B08787

#87B09C

#87B0B0

Variations

Lighter

#C09FAF

#CEB9C3

#E1D7DC

Darker

#98617C

#694255

#3E2631

Saturation

#A2959B

#B0879B

#D85F9A

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.78:1

Deuteranopia

#B0879B

#98989B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0879B

#8F8F99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0879B

#AE8B8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Orchid Haze 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

#C3928F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0879B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B197B4

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#66A385

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B0879B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0879B;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-haze: #B0879B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-haze': '#B0879B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0879B] text-[#B0879B]

SCSS

$orchid-haze: #B0879B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0879B?

#B0879B is Orchid Haze, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B0879B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Haze?

Orchid Haze 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 Orchid Haze?

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

Where can I download Orchid Haze?

You can download Orchid Haze 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 Haze?

The hex code is #B0879B. In RGB it's 176, 135, 155, and in HSL it's 331°, 21%, 61%.

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