A grounded wall behind lighter furniture
Moth Wing is a warm beige-gray with a substantial midtone depth. The useful starting point for this review is ivory seating and dark walnut. This is a proposal for assessing the color, not a claim that it has been tested in your home. The Moth Wing SW-9174 manufacturer reference supplies the color identity and published specifications.
Moth Wing has considerably more depth than Mushroom SW-9587, making it a distinct darker beige-gray direction.
Check the dark wood against the wall; if both lose their outlines, add a lighter break or select less depth.
Before ordering boards, organize Moth Wing and alternatives such as Mushroom with the comparison chips on paintcolorvisualizer.com. Keep the brands and codes attached to the shortlist, then compare physical samples beside ivory seating and dark walnut.
LRV 29: the light question for Moth Wing
With an LRV of 29, Moth Wing has enough depth to form a visible wall color. Its relationship to ivory seating and dark walnut should be reviewed from across the room as well as at the sample board. A surface in shade can feel considerably stronger than the same paint near a window.
Check the window wall, a shaded return and the room under its usual lamps. Keep ivory seating and dark walnut together as you move the sample. Record which relationship changes; a different phone exposure is not evidence that the paint will behave differently.
The color reference at Coloraw Moth Wing SW-9174 can help organize the undertone questions for Moth Wing. For this review, the practical check is the relationship with ivory seating and dark walnut; the digital reference does not replace that material comparison.
How much separation should Moth Wing create?
Moth Wing has an LRV of 29; Sherwin-Williams Mushroom SW-9587 is 57. The difference is 28 points, with Mushroom returning more light under the reference measurement. The values provide a starting comparison, not a prediction of how bright the finished room will feel.
For ivory seating and dark walnut, decide whether the painted surface should form a clear boundary or a softer transition. View the trial from the entrance as well as close up. A subtle difference between samples can be worthwhile if it makes the permanent finishes sit together more comfortably.
Plan how much of the room should carry Moth Wing with Paintuma Paint Color Visualizer, keeping ivory seating and dark walnut visible in the scene. Compare the main wall, trim and cabinet areas before buying samples, and use the physical boards to approve the color.
A palette with Moth Wing in a defined role
The manufacturer's coordinating suggestions include Aesthetic White SW7035, Drift of Mist SW9166 and Downing Slate SW2819. These are separate named colors to sample, not interchangeable formulas. For the material direction considered here—ivory seating and dark walnut—choose which surface each candidate would occupy before deciding that the whole set belongs in the room.
Choose the main painted surface before assigning trim and accent colors. In the ivory seating and dark walnut direction, let the largest fixed surface set the constraint. Compare unequal sample areas that reflect the intended room, rather than assuming three equal paint chips describe the finished balance.
Where to test Moth Wing before repeating it
Start with the room where ivory seating and dark walnut is most important to the design. On cabinets, place a board under the countertop overhang; in a bedroom, inspect it with the bedside lamps; in a living room, read the wall from the entrance with the main upholstery visible.
With an LRV of 29, Moth Wing has enough depth to form a visible wall color. Its relationship to ivory seating and dark walnut should be reviewed from across the room as well as at the sample board. A surface in shade can feel considerably stronger than the same paint near a window. If the principal room passes, repeat the check at connecting doorways before adopting one color throughout the house. Different floors and factory whites may require a related palette rather than identical walls.
Moth Wing, Mushroom or Tony Taupe?
Moth Wing has an LRV of 29; Sherwin-Williams Mushroom SW-9587 is 57. The difference is 28 points, with Mushroom returning more light under the reference measurement.
Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe SW-7038 provides another reference at LRV 37. These are separate colors to compare, not promised formula matches. Keep the samples at equal size and orientation, then cover each alternative in turn so the preferred paint is also judged alone.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Moth Wing | Sherwin-Williams SW-9174 | 29 |
| Mushroom | Sherwin-Williams SW-9587 | 57 |
| Tony Taupe | Sherwin-Williams SW-7038 | 37 |
The final sample decision for Moth Wing
Check the dark wood against the wall; if both lose their outlines, add a lighter break or select less depth.
Label the board Sherwin-Williams Moth Wing SW-9174, apply and dry it according to the product directions, and approve it in the intended finish. Keep the failed condition in your notes as well as the successful view. Color choice does not specify cabinet preparation, bathroom suitability or an exterior coating system. The paint color visualizer roundup compares tools for planning the painted areas before the physical trial.
Sources & notes
This guide reviews published color information and proposes practical sample checks. It does not claim first-hand paint testing or customer-review scores. Sherwin-Williams does not sponsor or endorse this site. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Confirm the color in a physical sample and select the coating for the actual surface and finish.