ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wild Orchid (2072-40) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 24. For trim, try Raspberry Ice (2072-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 23.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #957E99 |
| RGB | 149, 126, 153 |
| HSL | 291°, 12%, 55% |
About Wild Orchid
Wild Orchid (2072-40) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 24, Wild Orchid absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Wild Orchid read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Carolina Plum (1384), it's darker.
How Wild Orchid changes with the light
Wild Orchid has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Wild Orchid has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Wild Orchid will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Wild Orchid close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Wild Orchid looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Wild Orchid in real homes
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Wild Orchid equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Poised Taupe (ΔE 15.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Rangwali (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.2
Also close: Dark Pewter (ΔE 17.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wild Orchid questions
What undertone does Wild Orchid have?
Wild Orchid has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Wild Orchid read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Wild Orchid a light or dark color?
Wild Orchid has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Wild Orchid absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Wild Orchid in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 11.1); Farrow & Ball: Brassica No.271 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 14.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wild Orchid?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wild Orchid's undertone.
Where does Wild Orchid work best?
Wild Orchid works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 24, Wild Orchid absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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