Habitat
Often used for its versatile qualities, Habitat remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#897D6D
LRV
21.20
Habitat in Real Rooms
Habitat has a medium LRV of 21.2 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom.
3 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Habitat rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom accent wall in Habitat provides grounding color depth.
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Wall paneling in Habitat adds texture and natural warmth.
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Bedroom walls in Habitat create a serene, nature-inspired retreat.
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Coordinating Colors
Slumber Sloth reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 21), opening up a space where Habitat encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 21 vs 6, Habitat is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (21 vs 11) makes Habitat the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 21 vs 7, Habitat is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 21, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (28 vs 21) makes Elephant Ear the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Habitat reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
