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
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, home office, dining room, misc and front door.
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.
Accent wall in Habanero Chile brings warmth and drama to the living area.
@wescott_painting
Living room wall in Habanero Chile creates an intimate gathering space.
@wescott_painting
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.
Home office painted Habanero Chile inspires bold creative thinking.
@grayshiredesign
Office walls in Habanero Chile energize the workspace.
@grayshiredesign
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.
Dining room accent wall in Habanero Chile enhances the gathering space.
@haciendachic
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.
Wall in Habanero Chile anchors the room with deep, rich color.
@haciendachic
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.
Front door in Habanero Chile makes a striking architectural statement.
@erinwalker.mcneilandcodesign
Entry door painted Habanero Chile sets a confident tone.
@glasscraft
