Evening Orchid

Evening Orchid is a soft metallic lavender purple introduced by Chevrolet in the early 1960s, most notably seen on the Impala only for model year 65. It represents General Motors’ early experimentation with pastel metallic finishes during a period when automotive colors were becoming more expressive and style driven.

The color sits between light purple and pink, with a delicate metallic flake that gives it a subtle shimmer rather than a bold sparkle. In bright light, Evening Orchid appears airy and pastel like, while in shade it shifts toward a muted mauve tone. The finish emphasizes smooth body lines and chrome detailing, complementing the era’s sweeping designs.

Evening Orchid was part of Chevrolet’s short lived pastel metallic palette of the early 1960s, making it relatively uncommon today. Its understated elegance and vintage character have since made it a sought after color among restorers looking for period correct yet distinctive factory finishes.