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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 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

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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 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.

SW Habitat bedroom accent wall

Bedroom accent wall in Habitat provides grounding color depth.

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SW Habitat bedroom panelling

Wall paneling in Habitat adds texture and natural warmth.

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Sherwin Williams Habitat bedroom color

Bedroom walls in Habitat create a serene, nature-inspired retreat.

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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