Hibernate vs Pavestone
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Hibernate belongs to the grey family and Pavestone to the greige-grey family. At LRV 38 vs 32, Hibernate will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hibernate's neutral character against Pavestone's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hibernate vs Pavestone in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Hibernate and Pavestone are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Hibernate reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Hibernate vs Pavestone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hibernate on one side and Pavestone 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.