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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 perfect for adding character 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

Light Reflectance Value
21.20
medium
Temperaturewarm

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 warm-toned, picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. 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.

SW Habitat bedroom accent wall

SW Habitat bedroom accent wall

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SW Habitat bedroom panelling

SW Habitat bedroom panelling

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Sherwin Williams Habitat bedroom color

Sherwin Williams Habitat bedroom color

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Color Codes

HEX#897D6D
RGB137, 125, 109
HSL34° 11% 48%
CMYK0 9 20 46
CIE LabL: 53.0 a: 1.8 b: 10.4
XYZX: 20.41 Y: 21.09 Z: 17.46