Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) Paint Color

Color Name
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
Hex Color Code
#9D9093
RGB Color Code
RGB(157, 144, 147)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 8.3%, 6.4%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) color - its meaning and example

What color is Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)?

Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) is #9D9093, and the RGB color code is RGB(157, 144, 147).

In the RGB color model, Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) has a red value of 157, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 6.4% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 346.2° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) has a hue of 346.2° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.

Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) is cool or warm?

The color Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)? (For interior and product design)

Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) has an LRV of nearly 29.2. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
LRV 29.2
Light Color

Compare LRV 29.2 of Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 29.2 puts Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #9D9093
Hex triplet
#9D9093
Red
9D
Green
90
Blue
93
RGBA / RGB rgb(157, 144, 147)
Red
157 (61.6%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.28%
Yellow
6.37%
Key
38.43%
HSL hsl(346.15deg, 6.2 %, 59.0 %)
Hue
346.15°
Saturation
6.22 %
Lightness
59.02 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
346.15°
Saturation
8.28 %
Brightness / Value
61.57 %
RYB ryb(59, 81, 79)
Red
59 (23.2%)
Yellow
81 (31.7%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
HWB
Hue
346.15°
Whiteness
56.47 %
Blackness
38.43 %
CMY
Cyan
38.43%
Magenta
43.53%
Yellow
42.35%
XYZ
X
29.14
Y
29.22
Z
31.71
YXY
Y1
29.22
X
0.32
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
60.98
A
5.37
B
0.15
CIE-Lch
L
60.98
C
5.37
H
1.62
CIE-Luv
L
60.98
U
7.43
V
-0.69
Hunter-Lab
L
54.06
A
1.64
B
3.06
Other
LRV
~ 29.2 %
Munsell Color System
5.4R 5.9/1

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#8B8589 Color Taupe Gray
94.69% match | ΔE 5.31
#989898 Color Spanish Gray
93.00% match | ΔE 7.00
#AA98A9 Color Rose quartz
92.78% match | ΔE 7.22
#98817B Color Cinereous
92.77% match | ΔE 7.23

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RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#AB989D Color PANTONE 436 C
95.97% match | ΔE 4.03
#928B8B Color PANTONE 4290 C
95.97% match | ΔE 4.03
#988485 Color PANTONE 8440 C
95.33% match | ΔE 4.67
#8F8B91 Color PANTONE 8460 C
95.26% match | ΔE 4.74

RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) to Sherwin Williams

#9D9093 Color Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Dunn-Edwards

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Benjamin Moore

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Behr

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Farrow & Ball

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#9D9093
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
#909D9A
Morning Sky Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) - #9D9093?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) - #9D9093 is #909D9A, color name is Morning Sky Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) - #9D9093?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) - #9D9093 is #909D9A, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.

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