Sherwin Williams Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) Paint Color

What color is Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153)?

Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) is #949194, and the RGB color code is RGB(148, 145, 148).

In the RGB color model, Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) has a red value of 148, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 1.4 % saturation, and 57.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) has a hue of 300° (degrees), 2.0 % saturation and 58.0 % brightness/value.

Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) is cool or warm?

The color Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153)?

Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) 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 Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) 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.