Moth Wing
Often used for its versatile qualities, Moth Wing remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 44 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A0907F
LRV
29.10
Moth Wing's Color Strip
Moth Wing is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tony Taupe and Virtual Taupe. The strip spans from Accessible Beige at the lightest end to Van Dyke Brown at the deepest. Color strip 249 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Moth Wing in Real Rooms
Moth Wing has a medium LRV of 29.1 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, misc, dining room and kitchen cabinets.
3 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Moth Wing holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom tile walls in Moth Wing provide soft, understated elegance.
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Bathroom walls in Moth Wing create a spa-like tranquil atmosphere.
@kbcrate
Powder room painted Moth Wing offers intimate, welcoming sophistication.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Moth Wing rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom accent wall in Moth Wing brings subtle, sophisticated depth.
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Bedroom sanctuary painted Moth Wing promotes restful, peaceful sleep.
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2 Front Door Photos
Choosing Moth Wing for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Entry door finished in Moth Wing makes a refined first impression.
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Front entry door in Moth Wing announces refined understated style.
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Moth Wing on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Home office walls in Moth Wing foster focus and creative calm.
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23 House Photos
Moth Wing is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Exterior siding in Moth Wing presents a timeless, natural aesthetic.
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Moth Wing can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen walls in Moth Wing brighten the heart of the home.
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7 Living Room Photos
Choosing Moth Wing for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room in Moth Wing balances warmth with neutral sophistication.
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1 Misc Photo
Note how Moth Wing 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.
Ceiling painted Moth Wing softens the overhead architectural element.
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2 Dining Room Photos
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Moth Wing, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Dining room painted Moth Wing establishes warm, inviting elegance.
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Dining room walls in Moth Wing create an intimate gathering place.
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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Moth Wing adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinetry in Moth Wing creates a sophisticated backdrop.
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Painted cabinetry in soft Moth Wing suits any kitchen style.
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 29), opening up a space where Moth Wing encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 29, Drift of Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
Moth Wing reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 29), opening up a space where Moth Wing encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 29 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 29), opening up a space where Moth Wing encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Moth Wing the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 42 vs 29, Warm Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (37 vs 29) makes Functional Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (33 vs 29) makes Pewter Tankard the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 45 vs 29, Requisite Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 29 vs 13, Moth Wing is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.