Sherwin Williams

Autumn Orchid

SW 9157

Autumn Orchid (hex #9D9093) is a muted purple with balanced gray undertones, registering an LRV of 29 that keeps it on the darker side of mid-tones. Its chroma is deliberately low, leaning toward mauve while remaining grounded enough to function alongside standard neutrals. The cool temperature reads consistently under both natural and artificial light.

Soft neutrals like Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice or Site White emphasize its undertone without competing, while analogous shades such as Sensitive Tint or Veiled Violet build a layered purple-gray palette. Complementary greens like Rosemary or Acacia Haze provide natural contrast.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9157

Autumn Orchid in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

346°

Red Family

Lightness

59%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

29.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#9D9093

RGB Decimal

157, 144, 147

RGB Percent

61.6%, 56.5%, 57.6%

HSL

346.2, 6.2%, 59.0%

HSV

346.2, 8.3%, 61.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.3%, 6.4%, 38.4%

YIQ

148.2, 6.8, 3.7

XYZ

29.14, 29.22, 31.71

CIE Lab

60.98, 5.37, 0.15

CIE Luv

60.98, 7.43, -0.69

Hunter Lab

54.06, 4.67, 0.13

Decimal

10326163

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Autumn Orchid Sunrise Over Tahiti Kasbah Vintage Wine

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Autumn Orchid Heather Plume Heather Bay French Lilac

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Autumn Orchid In the Moment Porch Swing Cassiopeia

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Autumn Orchid Tavern Taupe Art Nouveau Glass Vintage Pewter

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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