Hibernate vs Silver Tipped Sage paint color comparison

Hibernate vs Silver Tipped Sage

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 54 vs 38, Silver Tipped Sage will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hibernate
Sherwin-Williams · 9573
LRV38.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9573
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Silver Tipped Sage
Sherwin-Williams · 9642
LRV53.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9642
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Hibernate vs Silver Tipped Sage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hibernate on one side and Silver Tipped Sage on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.