Moth Wing vs Sycamore Tan paint color comparison

Moth Wing vs Sycamore Tan

Moth Wing and Sycamore Tan come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Moth Wing reads as greige-grey, while Sycamore Tan reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 29 vs 27 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Moth Wing vs Sycamore Tan in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Moth Wing and Sycamore Tan are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.

Moth WingMoth Wing House

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Sycamore TanSherwin Williams Sycamore Tan Exterior

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Color Details

Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams · 9174
LRV29.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9174
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sycamore Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 2855
LRV26.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2855
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Moth Wing vs Sycamore Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moth Wing on one side and Sycamore Tan 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.