Color Information
HEX
#DD97CF
RGB
221, 151, 207
LAB
70.9, 34.8, -18.1
Product Code
85.052
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Orchid catalog data
More from VallejoOrchid by Vallejo (product code 85.052) is cataloged as acrylic, Arte Deco in the pink color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #DD97CF, RGB 221/151/207, and CIELAB 70.9/34.8/-18.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 4 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.
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Technical Color Analysis
Orchid is a light pink with light value (L*: 70.9). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 39.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
neutral
Saturated
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
This paint is already light - ideal for edge highlights.
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers