Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) Paint Color

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)?

Autumn Orchid (SW 9157) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.

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 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.