Sleepy Hollow vs Autumn Orchid

Sleepy Hollow is a Benjamin Moore color while Autumn Orchid comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 28 and 29, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Sleepy Hollow's red character against Autumn Orchid's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sleepy Hollow
Benjamin Moore · 1454
Hex#988B90
LRV27.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1454
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Autumn Orchid
Sherwin-Williams · 9157
Hex#9D9093
LRV29.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9157
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Sleepy Hollow vs Autumn Orchid Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sleepy Hollow on one side and Autumn Orchid on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Sleepy Hollow comparisons

See how Sleepy Hollow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Sleepy Hollow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sleepy Hollow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sleepy Hollow
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sleepy Hollow reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Sleepy Hollow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sleepy Hollow
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Sleepy Hollow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sleepy Hollow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Sleepy Hollow
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Sleepy Hollow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sleepy Hollow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Sleepy Hollow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sleepy Hollow reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Sleepy Hollow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Sleepy Hollow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sleepy Hollow reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Sleepy Hollow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sleepy Hollow reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Sleepy Hollow
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sleepy Hollow reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Sleepy Hollow
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Sleepy Hollow
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Sleepy Hollow
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Sleepy Hollow
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sleepy Hollow
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sleepy Hollow is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sleepy Hollow
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Sleepy Hollow
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sleepy Hollow reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Sleepy Hollow
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Sleepy Hollow
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sleepy Hollow reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Sleepy Hollow
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Sleepy Hollow
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Sleepy Hollow
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sleepy Hollow
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sleepy Hollow
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sleepy Hollow
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sleepy Hollow reads noticeably lighter