Hibernate
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Hibernate (9573) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 38.5 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#ACA69FLRV
38.46
Hibernate in Rooms
Follow Hibernate from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Home Office Photo
Hibernate (9573) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow.
Sherwin-Williams Hibernate in a scandinavian home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Hibernate (9573). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Hibernate — industrial bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Hibernate (9573) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
cottagecore front door featuring Hibernate by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
The 1 bedroom image turn a neutral swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
A art deco bedroom painted in Hibernate
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1 Dining Room Photo
Hibernate (9573) moves through 1 dining room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Hibernate paint in a traditional dining room
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1 House Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Hibernate (9573) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Hibernate color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Hibernate (9573) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
A scandinavian living room painted in Hibernate
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1 Kitchen Photo
Across 1 kitchen image, Hibernate (9573) meets daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Hibernate — contemporary kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
These 1 mudroom image show how Hibernate (9573) can sit beside flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Hibernate — earthy mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Viewed across 1 patio image in an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light, Hibernate (9573) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 38.5 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A aesthetic patio painted in Hibernate
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 38, Lunar Lite is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 16, Hibernate is decisively the brighter choice.
Stone Fruit reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 40 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (42 vs 38) makes Warm Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.
Pussywillow reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 38 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 36), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Hibernate reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Hibernate reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Hibernate reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 38), opening up a space where Hibernate encloses it.
At LRV 38 vs 20, Hibernate is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Spatial White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 38), opening up a space where Hibernate encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Pussywillow reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (42 vs 38) makes Warm Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (45 vs 38) makes Requisite Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Hibernate reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 38 vs 20, Hibernate is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Curl up in the cozy embrace of this sophisticated medium gray, a refuge that balances cool and warm undertones for a grounded, restful atmosphere. Perfect for bedrooms and studies, it pairs beautifully with rich wood tones and soft textiles to create a sanctuary of quiet comfort.
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