Moonlit Orchid 9153 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #949194, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nomad'S Trail from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #949194 · 9153
Moonlit Orchid
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Moonlit Orchid Technical Profile
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Moonlit Orchid in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moonlit Orchid in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMoonlit Orchid
Nearly identical
KilzNomad'S Trail
Nomad'S Trail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Storm Rolling In
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plum Smoke
Behr
Nearly identical
Formal Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shining Armor
PPG
Very similar
Sparrow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Telegrey 1
RAL
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Soho Loft
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Castle Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moonlit Orchid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moonlit Orchid
#949194
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moonlit Orchid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moonlit Orchid Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Moonlit Orchid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moonlit Orchid have?
Moonlit Orchid by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Moonlit Orchid in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moonlit Orchid from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moonlit Orchid are Nomad'S Trail by Kilz (a near-identical match), Mesmerized by Kilz (a near-identical match), Storm Rolling In by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moonlit Orchid's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Moonlit Orchid?
Moonlit Orchid has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Moonlit Orchid's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.