Sherwin Williams Habitat SW 9608

What are Sherwin Williams Habitat undertones?

The undertone of Habitat can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Habitat SW 9608 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 34° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9608 Habitat HSL code: 34, 11%, 48%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Habitat

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Habitat:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9608
Habitat

• SW 9569
  Alloy

  

• SW 7018
  Dovetail

  

• SW 9170
  Acier

  

• SW 9573
  Hibernate

  

• SW 9168
  Elephant Ear

  

Darker shades

SW 9608
Habitat

• SW 9615
  Prospect

  

• SW 7047
  Porpoise

  

• SW 0038
  Library Pewter

  

• SW 9515
  Tungsten

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Habitat with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 9608
Habitat

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

LRV of Habitat

Habitat has an LRV of 21.2% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#897d6d
RGB Decimal	137, 125, 109
RGB Percent	53.73%, 49.02%, 42.75%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 20.44% Value: 53.73%
HSL	hsl(34, 11, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.76 Yellow: 20.44 Key: 46.27
YIQ	Y: 126.764 I: 12.292 Q: -2.441
XYZ	X: 20.41 Y: 21.09 Z: 17.46
CIE Lab	L:53.048 a:1.794 b:10.392
CIE Luv	L:53.048 u:8.246 v:13.402
Decimal	9010541
Hunter Lab	45.924, -1.036, 9.606