REDS

Orchid

#BC9C9E

RGB 188, 156, 158 · HSL 356°, 19%, 67% · CMYK 0, 17, 16, 26

Orchid is #BC9C9E in HEX — rgb(188, 156, 158), hsl(356°, 19%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 16%, 26%).

Orchid pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 19%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#BC9C9E

RGB188, 156, 158

HSL356°, 19%, 67%

HSV356°, 17%, 74%

CMYK0, 17, 16, 26

Decimal12360862

CSS RGBrgb(188, 156, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 19%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Orchid SW0071

Exact match

Dulux

Smoky Quartz S03D3

ΔE 1.8 · #BFA0A0

Valspar

Cameo Pink 1006-8A

ΔE 1.8 · #BF9B9C

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 2.2 · #BF9A9B

PPG

Awakening 18-05

ΔE 2.9 · #BB9E9B

Vista Paint

Taryn Hills K-1131

ΔE 2.9 · #B59595

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 3.4 · #C7A4A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Lockhart 98

ΔE 3.5 · #BE9AA2

Behr

Dutchess Dawn MQ1-4

ΔE 3.8 · #C6A3A9

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 3.9 · #BA99A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.1 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 7.2 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 7.5 · #B8A7A2

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 12.6 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 14.7 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BC9C9E

#9BBBB9

Analogous

#BB9BAD

#BC9C9E

#BBA99B

Triadic

#BC9C9E

#9DBB9B

#9B9DBB

Split-Complementary

#BC9C9E

#9BBBA9

#9BADBB

Tetradic

#BC9C9E

#ADBB9B

#9BBBB9

#A99BBB

Monochromatic

#704C4F

#9C6D70

#BC9C9E

#DAC8CA

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#BC9C9E

#BBB99B

#9BBBB9

#9B9DBB

Compound

#BC9C9E

#BBA99B

#9BBBB9

#9BADBB

Variations

Lighter

#C8AFB1

#D5C4C5

#E5DEDE

Darker

#A07174

#724A4D

#432B2C

Saturation

#B0A6A7

#BB9B9D

#DD797F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9C9E

#AAA89E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9C9E

#A2A29E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9C9E

#BB9D9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Orchid carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#CCA292

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9C9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA7B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#76ADA9

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: #BC9C9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9C9E;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid: #BC9C9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid': '#BC9C9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9C9E] text-[#BC9C9E]

SCSS

$orchid: #BC9C9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9C9E?

#BC9C9E is Orchid, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9C9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid?

Orchid works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Orchid?

Orchid pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orchid?

You can download Orchid 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?

The hex code is #BC9C9E. In RGB it's 188, 156, 158, and in HSL it's 356°, 19%, 67%.

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