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Sherwin-Williams Habitat

SW 9608 · #897D6D · LRV 21.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Stone Cottage is a 98% match

Habitat (SW 9608) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 21.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Stone Cottage (98% match).

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LRV

21.1 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9608

HEX

#897D6D

RGB

137, 125, 109

HSL

34°, 11%, 48%

Family

Browns

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Habitat FAQ

What undertone does Habitat have?

Habitat is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Habitat?

Habitat has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Habitat in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Stone Cottage (DEBN28), 98%; Glidden: Patches (PPG1024-6), 98%; Behr: Native Soil (PPU7-24), 97%; PPG: Patches (PPG1024-6), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Texas Leather (AC-3), 97%; Valspar: Mossy Aura (6002-2B), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Habitat?

The HEX code of Habitat (SW 9608) is #897D6D, RGB 137, 125, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.