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Sherwin-Williams Moonlit Orchid

SW 9153 · #949194 · LRV 28.7

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Moonlit Orchid is a 100% match

Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) is a dark cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 28.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Moonlit Orchid (100% match).

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LRV

28.7 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9153

HEX

#949194

RGB

148, 145, 148

HSL

300°, 1%, 57%

Family

Grays

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Moonlit Orchid FAQ

What undertone does Moonlit Orchid have?

Moonlit Orchid is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Moonlit Orchid?

Moonlit Orchid has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Moonlit Orchid in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moonlit Orchid (HGSW9153), 100%; Valspar: Storm Rolling In (8004-1D), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Formal Gray (DE6382), 96%; PPG: Shining Armor (PPG1003-5), 95%; Glidden: Shining Armor (PPG1003-5), 95%; Behr: Cool Ashes (N520-4), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Wall Street (CSP-20), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Moonlit Orchid?

The HEX code of Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) is #949194, RGB 148, 145, 148. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.