Sherwin-Williams • 9174

Moth Wing

Name: Sherwin-Williams Moth Wing 9174
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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 perfect for adding character 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

Light Reflectance Value

29.10

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

2019 Wanderer Dreamer

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.

C1Accessible Beige C2Balanced Beige C3Tony Taupe C4Moth Wing

C5Virtual Taupe C6Smokehouse C7Van Dyke Brown

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 warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. 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.

Moth Wing Bathroom

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Sherwin Williams SW 9174 bathroom color

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Sherwin Williams Moth Wing bathroom picture

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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.

Moth Wing Bedroom

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Sherwin Williams Moth Wing bedroom inspiration

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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.

Moth Wing Front Door

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Sw 9174 Door

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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.

Moth Wing Home Office

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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.

Moth Wing House

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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.

Moth Wing Kitchen

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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.

Moth Wing Living Room

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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.

Sherwin Williams Moth Wing Ceiling

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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

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Sherwin Williams Moth Wing Dining Room

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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.

Sherwin Williams Moth Wing kitchen cabinets color

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Sw 9174 Kitchen Cabinets

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Expert Perspectives

In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.

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Moth Wing by Sherwin Williams SW 9174: Color Guide & Inspiration

If you’re after a paint color that feels warm but still neutral, Sherwin-Williams Moth Wing SW 9174 might just fit the bill. This shade lands somewhere between beige and taupe, with soft gray undertones, making it a flexible choice for almost any room. It brings comfort without getting too dark. You’ll find it easy to [...]