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Moth Wing

At first glance, Moth Wing belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. 37 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.

LRV

29.10

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Light Reflectance Value
29.10
Medium
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMuted

Moth Wing's Color Strip

Moth Wing is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tony Taupe and Virtual Taupe. The strip spans from Accessible Beige at the lightest end to Van Dyke Brown at the deepest. Color strip 249 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Moth Wing in Rooms

Follow Moth Wing from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 37 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.

3 Bathroom Photos

These 3 bathroom images show how Moth Wing (9174) can sit beside tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Moth Wing Bathroom

Bathroom tile walls in Moth Wing provide soft, understated elegance.

@mybudgetrecipes

Sherwin Williams SW 9174 bathroom color

Bathroom walls in Moth Wing create a spa-like tranquil atmosphere.

@kbcrate

Sherwin Williams Moth Wing bathroom picture

Powder room painted Moth Wing offers intimate, welcoming sophistication.

@kbcrate

2 Bedroom Photos

Moth Wing (9174) moves through 2 bedroom images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Moth Wing Bedroom

Bedroom accent wall in Moth Wing brings subtle, sophisticated depth.

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Sherwin Williams Moth Wing bedroom inspiration

Bedroom sanctuary painted Moth Wing promotes restful, peaceful sleep.

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2 Front Door Photos

2 front door images place Moth Wing (9174) in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. An LRV of 29.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Moth Wing Front Door

Entry door finished in Moth Wing makes a refined first impression.

@mybudgetrecipes

Sw 9174 Door

Front entry door in Moth Wing announces refined understated style.

@mymanitouhome

1 Home Office Photo

1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Moth Wing (9174) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Moth Wing Home Office

Home office walls in Moth Wing foster focus and creative calm.

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23 House Photos

The 23 house images turn a neutral swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.

Moth Wing House

Exterior siding in Moth Wing presents a timeless, natural aesthetic.

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1 Kitchen Photo

Across 1 kitchen image, Moth Wing (9174) meets daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Moth Wing Kitchen

Kitchen walls in Moth Wing brighten the heart of the home.

@mybudgetrecipes

7 Living Room Photos

Moth Wing (9174) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under the movement from window light to lamplight.

Moth Wing Living Room

Living room in Moth Wing balances warmth with neutral sophistication.

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1 Misc Photo

The color’s movement from one type of space to another can draw different notes from Moth Wing (9174). The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Sherwin Williams Moth Wing Ceiling

Ceiling painted Moth Wing softens the overhead architectural element.

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2 Dining Room Photos

2 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Moth Wing (9174) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Dining Room

Dining room painted Moth Wing establishes warm, inviting elegance.

@christie.reissiger.interiors

Sherwin Williams Moth Wing Dining Room

Dining room walls in Moth Wing create an intimate gathering place.

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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Moth Wing (9174) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels.

Sherwin Williams Moth Wing kitchen cabinets color

Kitchen cabinetry in Moth Wing creates a sophisticated backdrop.

@annalattimoredesign

Sw 9174 Kitchen Cabinets

Painted cabinetry in soft Moth Wing suits any kitchen style.

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Expert Perspectives

Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.

Coordinating Colors

Aesthetic White
Aesthetic White
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Aesthetic White vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 29), opening up a space where Moth Wing encloses it.

Drift of Mist
Drift of Mist
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Drift of Mist vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Drift of Mist
9166 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

At LRV 69 vs 29, Drift of Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Downing Slate
Downing Slate
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Downing Slate vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Downing Slate
2819 · LRV 21
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

Moth Wing reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Trim Color

Aesthetic White
Aesthetic White
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Aesthetic White vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 29), opening up a space where Moth Wing encloses it.

Similar Colors

Cocoa Whip
Cocoa Whip
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Cocoa Whip vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Cocoa Whip
9084 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Woodbridge
Moth Wing vs Woodbridge
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Woodbridge
9618 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Keystone Gray
Keystone Gray
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Keystone Gray vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Keystone Gray
7504 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

With LRVs of 29 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Sanderling
Moth Wing vs Sanderling
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Sanderling
7513 · LRV 31

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Tanglewood
Moth Wing vs Tanglewood
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Tanglewood
9607 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Sycamore Tan
Sycamore Tan
Moth Wing vs Sycamore Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Sycamore Tan
2855 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Tavern Taupe
Tavern Taupe
Moth Wing vs Tavern Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Tavern Taupe
7508 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dry Dock
Dry Dock
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Dry Dock vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Dry Dock
7502 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Sandy Ridge
Moth Wing vs Sandy Ridge
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Sandy Ridge
7535 · LRV 28

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Urban Jungle
Moth Wing vs Urban Jungle
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Urban Jungle
9117 · LRV 31

With LRVs of 31 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Mount Etna
Mount Etna
Moth Wing vs Mount Etna
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Mount Etna
7625 · LRV 6

Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.

Debonair
Debonair
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Debonair vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Debonair
9139 · LRV 34
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

Debonair reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Tarragon
Tarragon
Moth Wing vs Tarragon
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Tarragon
9660 · LRV 7

Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud
Moth Wing vs Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11

Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Sea Mariner
Sea Mariner
Moth Wing vs Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7

Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Starry Night
Starry Night
Moth Wing vs Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69

Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 29), opening up a space where Moth Wing encloses it.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue
Moth Wing vs Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20

A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Moth Wing the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Warm Pewter
Moth Wing vs Warm Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Warm Pewter
9572 · LRV 42

At LRV 42 vs 29, Warm Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.

Functional Gray
Functional Gray
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Functional Gray vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Functional Gray
7024 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

A 8-point LRV gap (37 vs 29) makes Functional Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Pewter Tankard
Pewter Tankard
Moth Wing vs Pewter Tankard
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Tankard
0023 · LRV 33

A 4-point LRV gap (33 vs 29) makes Pewter Tankard the marginally brighter of the two.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Requisite Gray
Requisite Gray
Moth Wing vs Requisite Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Requisite Gray
7023 · LRV 45

At LRV 45 vs 29, Requisite Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Moth Wing vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

At LRV 29 vs 13, Moth Wing is decisively the brighter choice.

Landmark
Landmark
Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Landmark vs Moth Wing
Sherwin-Williams
Landmark
9609 · LRV 15
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29

Moth Wing reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 15), opening up a space where Landmark encloses it.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Sycamore Tan
Sycamore Tan
Moth Wing vs Sycamore Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Sycamore Tan
2855 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Tavern Taupe
Tavern Taupe
Moth Wing vs Tavern Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Tavern Taupe
7508 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moth Wing
Moth Wing
Woodbridge
Moth Wing vs Woodbridge
Sherwin-Williams
Moth Wing
9174 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Woodbridge
9618 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

RGB160, 144, 127
HSL31° 15% 56%
CMYK0 10 21 37
CIE LabL: 60.7 a: 3.1 b: 11.2
XYZX: 28.30 Y: 28.95 Z: 24.17
Strip249 pos. C4

Manufacturer description

You’ll be drawn to this warm medium beige with gray undertones. Add this inviting shade to a kitchen or living room.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗