Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Hibernate |
| SKU | SW 9573 |
| Hex | #ACA69F |
| RGB | 172, 166, 159 |
| HSL | 32°, 7%, 65% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Hibernate
Hibernate sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Hibernate is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Hibernate within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #ACA69F in HSL space. Pair Hibernate with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Hibernate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hibernate from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9573 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Hibernate
The closest Behr equivalent of Hibernate is Moleskin (N180-4). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Moleskin and you'll get the same color. See the full Moleskin swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hibernate
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hibernate is Comfort Zone (DEGR19). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Comfort Zone and you'll get the same color. See the full Comfort Zone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hibernate
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Quarry Lane (442-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full Quarry Lane swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hibernate
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Refinished (JG-118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full Refinished swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hibernate
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hibernate without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hibernate
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hibernate is Upper West Side (CSP-70) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Upper West Side swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hibernate
At Valspar, the closest color to Hibernate is Stately Graystone (V118-2) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.9 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stately Graystone swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hibernate
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hibernate is Hot Stone (PPG1007-4) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hot Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hibernate
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hibernate is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hibernate
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hibernate. The nearest is Pavement (C2-988) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pavement swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hibernate
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Hibernate — the nearest deck color, Light Gray (NO. 17), is clearly different (ΔE 5.14). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9573 instead. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hibernate
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hibernate — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9573 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hibernate
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hibernate — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 10.6). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9573 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →