Hibernate vs Tanglewood paint color comparison

Hibernate vs Tanglewood

HibernateSherwin-WilliamsvsTanglewoodSherwin-WilliamsΔE 10.5 — Distinct difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hibernate reads as grey, while Tanglewood reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hibernate (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Tanglewood (LRV 28), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hibernate runs neutral while Tanglewood is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.5, 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.

Color Details

Hibernate
Sherwin-Williams · 9573
LRV38.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9573
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Tanglewood
Sherwin-Williams · 9607
LRV28.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9607
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Hibernate vs Tanglewood Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hibernate on one side and Tanglewood 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.