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Habanero Chile

Habanero Chile is a genuinely dark Orange from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#B8473D

LRV

15.05

Light Reflectance Value
15.05
dark
Temperaturewarm
SaturationBright
Collection

Habanero Chile's Color Strip

Habanero Chile is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 117 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Habanero Chile in Real Rooms

Habanero Chile has a low LRV of 15.05 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, home office, dining room, misc and front door.

Color Strip 117

2 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Habanero Chile in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile living room accent wall

Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile living room accent wall

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SW Habanero Chile living room review

SW Habanero Chile living room review

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2 Home Office Photos

To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Habanero Chile on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.

SW Habanero Chile home office color

SW Habanero Chile home office color

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SW Habanero Chile office color

SW Habanero Chile office color

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1 Dining Room Photo

For an "all-day" dining room, Habanero Chile is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

SW Habanero Chile dining room accent wall

SW Habanero Chile dining room accent wall

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1 Misc Photo

These examples of Habanero Chile in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

SW Habanero Chile accent wall

SW Habanero Chile accent wall

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2 Front Door Photos

Using Habanero Chile for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

SW Habanero Chile front door color

SW Habanero Chile front door color

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SW Habanero Chile door color review

SW Habanero Chile door color review

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#B8473D
RGB184, 71, 61
HSL5° 50% 48%
CMYK0 61 67 28
CIE LabL: 45.7 a: 45.1 b: 29.8
XYZX: 22.86 Y: 15.04 Z: 6.11
Strip117 pos. C7