Sherwin-Williams • 9157

Autumn Orchid

Name: Sherwin-Williams Autumn Orchid 9157
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Autumn Orchid is a versatile Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 17 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#9D9093

LRV

29.35

Light Reflectance Value

29.35

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Autumn Orchid's Color Strip

Autumn Orchid is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Beguiling Mauve and Soulmate. The strip spans from Sensitive Tint at the lightest end to Plum Brown at the deepest. Strip 229 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Sensitive Tint C2Veiled Violet C3Beguiling Mauve C4Autumn Orchid

C5Soulmate C6Expressive Plum C7Plum Brown

Autumn Orchid in Real Rooms

Autumn Orchid has a medium LRV of 29.35 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom and misc.

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

When you use Autumn Orchid on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

SW Autumn Orchid painted cabinets

@saramatosdesigns

1 Kitchen Photo

Using Autumn Orchid in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

SW Autumn Orchid kitchen paint

@heilerpainting

9 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Autumn Orchid acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

SW Autumn Orchid hallway paint review

@heilerpainting

1 Bathroom Photo

Pairing Autumn Orchid with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

SW Autumn Orchid bathroom

@_david.lee_

1 Bedroom Photo

Pairing Autumn Orchid with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid bedroom color

@doctorkellie

4 Misc Photos

Note how Autumn Orchid is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.