Autumn Orchid vs Mountain Air
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Autumn Orchid belongs to the grey family and Mountain Air to the blue-grey family. Mountain Air (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Autumn Orchid (LRV 29), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Autumn Orchid runs neutral while Mountain Air is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Autumn Orchid vs Mountain Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Autumn Orchid on one side and Mountain Air on the other.
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.
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