Give this sample a clear job
Sample Sherwin-Williams Moth Wing SW-9174 beside the fixed finishes, in the intended orientation and under normal room lighting. The trial should settle a grounded wall behind lighter furniture . Moth Wing has considerably more depth than Mushroom SW-9587, making it a distinct darker beige-gray direction.
Why the ivory seating and dark walnut relationship matters
Ivory seating creates contrast across the room, while walnut needs its own close boundary check against the wall.
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.
Keep the comparison fair
Use a large dried Moth Wing board and inspect it at the darkest intended position. Photograph the area only as a planning record; judge the color in person with the normal lamps. Compare the full painted shape before assuming a small dark chip predicts the room's enclosure.
Approve the actual coating and the least favorable view
Check the dark wood against the wall; if both lose their outlines, add a lighter break or select less depth. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice. The trim color comparison covers that related choice.
Keep the approved dried board with the complete Sherwin-Williams SW-9174 product and finish specification. Follow the actual coating instructions for application, drying and preparation; the color name does not settle those requirements. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams Moth Wing SW-9174. The recorded LRV is 29. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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