Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid SW 9157

What are Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid undertones?

The undertone of Autumn Orchid can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid SW 9157 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 346° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9157 Autumn Orchid HSL code: 346, 6%, 59%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Autumn Orchid

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9157
Autumn Orchid

• SW 6276
  Mystical Shade

  

• SW 6017
  Intuitive

  

Darker shades

SW 9157
Autumn Orchid

• SW 6270
  Soulmate

  

• SW 7629
  Grapy

  

• SW 6018
  Enigma

  

• SW 6019
  Poetry Plum

  

• SW 9155
  Slate Violet

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Autumn Orchid with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 166, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 9157
Autumn Orchid

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 0017
  Calico

  

• SW 6217
  Topsail

  

• SW 6218
  Tradewind

  

• SW 9679
  Juniper

  

LRV of Autumn Orchid

Autumn Orchid has an LRV of 29.35% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9d9093
RGB Decimal	157, 144, 147
RGB Percent	61.57%, 56.47%, 57.65%
HSV	Hue: 346° Saturation: 8.28% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(346, 6, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.28 Yellow: 6.37 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 148.229 I: 6.783 Q: 3.684
XYZ	X: 29.143 Y: 29.222 Z: 31.701
CIE Lab	L:60.977 a:5.365 b:0.162
CIE Luv	L:60.977 u:7.432 v:-0.673
Decimal	10326163
Hunter Lab	54.057, 1.634, 3.07