Sherwin-Williams • 9153

Moonlit Orchid

Name: Sherwin-Williams Moonlit Orchid 9153
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Moonlit 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 18 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#949194

LRV

28.75

Light Reflectance Value

28.75

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Moonlit Orchid's Color Strip

Moonlit Orchid is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mystical Shade and Special Gray. The strip spans from Destiny at the lightest end to Perle Noir at the deepest. Strip 226 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Destiny C2Fashionable Gray C3Mystical Shade C4Moonlit Orchid

C5Special Gray C6Cloak Gray C7Perle Noir

Moonlit Orchid in Real Rooms

Moonlit Orchid has a medium LRV of 28.75 — 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 misc, kitchen cabinets and house.

4 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Moonlit Orchid provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Sherwin Williams Moonlit Orchid accent wall

@liz_rosecityre

SW Moonlit Orchid wall paint color

@ashleypaintsanddesigns

SW Moonlit Orchid wall paint

@ashleypaintsanddesigns

Moonlit Orchid wall paint

@juli_aka_mom

6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Moonlit Orchid brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

SW 9153 kitchen cabinets paint

@hlpainters

8 House Photos

Using Moonlit Orchid on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.