Serpentine vs Moth Wing

SerpentineLittle GreenevsMoth WingSherwin-WilliamsΔE 3.8Noticeable difference

Serpentine is a Little Greene color while Moth Wing comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-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 — Serpentine's red character against Moth Wing's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Serpentine
Little Greene · 233
Hex#989180
LRV28.5
BrandLittle Greene
Number233
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams · 9174
Hex#A0907F
LRV29.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9174
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Serpentine vs Moth Wing Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Serpentine on one side and Moth Wing 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 Serpentine comparisons

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

White Dove
Serpentine
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Serpentine
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Serpentine
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Serpentine reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Serpentine
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Serpentine
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Serpentine
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Serpentine
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Serpentine
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Serpentine
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Serpentine
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Serpentine
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Serpentine reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Serpentine
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Serpentine
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Serpentine reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Serpentine
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Serpentine reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Serpentine
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Serpentine reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Serpentine
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Serpentine
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Serpentine
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Serpentine
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Serpentine
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Serpentine is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Serpentine
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Serpentine
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Serpentine reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Serpentine
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Serpentine
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Serpentine reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Serpentine
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Serpentine
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Serpentine
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Serpentine
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Serpentine
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Serpentine
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Serpentine reads noticeably lighter