Habitat 9608 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #897D6D, estimated LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Patches from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #897D6D · 9608
Habitat
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Habitat Technical Profile
HEX Code#897D6D
RGB137, 125, 109
Estimated LRV21.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Patches
PPG
#8A7D6B
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Native Soil
Behr
#887B6A
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Safari Beige
Valspar
#8A7E70
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Seasoned Wood
Dutch Boy
#887B6C
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Stone Cottage
Dunn-Edwards
#897F6F
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Stampede
Benjamin Moore
#867B69
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Moonscape
Hirshfield's
#8B7E6A
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Greyswood
Vista Paint
#847B6D
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#918272
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#898176
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Colors That Work With Habitat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Habitat
#897D6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AA7F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Habitat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Habitat Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Habitat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Habitat have?
Habitat by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Habitat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Habitat are Patches by PPG (a close digital match), Native Soil by Behr (a close digital match), Safari Beige by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Habitat's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Habitat?
Habitat has a estimated lightness value of 21.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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