# Sherwin Williams Hibernate

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/hibernate-sw-9573](https://plan-home.com/color/hibernate-sw-9573)

Sherwin Williams Hibernate SW 9573 is a muted mid-tone gray with a gentle beige cast that keeps it from reading stark or icy. Its low saturation gives walls a soft, settled look, while the slight warmth becomes more noticeable in afternoon sun and under warm indoor lighting. In cooler daylight, Hibernate can appear closer to a balanced, weathered gray. It suits bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways where a quiet neutral is needed without the brightness of off-white. Pair it with creamy trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, charcoal details, or aged brass for a layered, grounded palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Hibernate
- **Color code:** SW 9573
- **HEX:** #aca69f
- **RGB:** 172, 166, 159
- **LRV:** 38.46%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 32° Saturation: 7.56% Value: 67.45%
- **HSL:** hsl(32, 7, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.49 Yellow: 7.56 Key: 32.55
- **YIQ:** Y: 166.996 I: 5.825 Q: -0.909
- **XYZ:** X: 36.906 Y: 38.547 Z: 38.288
- **CIE Lab:** L:68.422 a:0.888 b:4.389
- **CIE Luv:** L:68.422 u:3.909 v:6.152
- **Decimal:** 11314847
- **Hunter Lab:** 62.086, -2.543, 6.897

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017)
- [Sherwin Williams Functional Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/functional-gray-sw-7024)
- [Sherwin Williams Smooth Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-stone-sw-9568)
- [Behr Downtown Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-downtown-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Proper Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/proper-gray-sw-6003)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-pewter-sw-9572)
- [Sherwin Williams Pussywillow](https://plan-home.com/color/pussywillow-sw-7643)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Museum Piece](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-museum-piece-csp-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone Harbor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-harbor-2111-50)
- [Behr True Taupewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-true-taupewood)
- [Sherwin Williams Restoration](https://plan-home.com/color/restoration-sw-9578)
- [Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/ellie-gray-sw-7650)
- [Behr Cathedral Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cathedral-gray)
- [Behr Still Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-still-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Willow Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-willow-creek-1468)
- [Behr Smokey Wings](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-smokey-wings)
- [Benjamin Moore Cape May Cobblestone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cape-may-cobblestone-1474)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Spatial White](https://plan-home.com/color/spatial-white-sw-6259)
- [Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017)
- [Sherwin Williams Pussywillow](https://plan-home.com/color/pussywillow-sw-7643)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-pewter-sw-9572)
- [Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/requisite-gray-sw-7023)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Dovetail](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-dovetail)
- [Sherwin Williams Elephant Ear](https://plan-home.com/color/elephant-ear-sw-9168)
- [Sherwin Williams Functional Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/functional-gray-sw-7024)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Pavestone](https://plan-home.com/color/pavestone-sw-7642)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.