Habitat vs Hibernate
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Habitat belongs to the greige-grey family and Hibernate to the grey family. Hibernate (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Habitat (LRV 21), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Habitat runs warm while Hibernate is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Habitat vs Hibernate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Habitat on one side and Hibernate on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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