Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Artistic Taupe |
| SKU | HGSW 6030 |
| Hex | #C3B1AC |
| RGB | 195, 177, 172 |
| HSL | 13°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Artistic Taupe
Artistic Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Artistic Taupe 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
14 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Behr
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Clare
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Artistic Taupe within HGTV Home by 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 #C3B1AC in HSL space. Pair Artistic Taupe 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Artistic Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artistic Taupe 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6030 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Artistic Taupe is Artistic Taupe (SW 6030). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Artistic Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Artistic Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Artistic Taupe is Plush (402-2DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Plush and you'll get the same color. See the full Plush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
The closest Behr equivalent of Artistic Taupe is Mauvette (PPU17-10). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Mauvette and you'll get the same color. See the full Mauvette swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Valspar's nearest match is Rosy Linen (8004-4C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Artistic Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Rosy Linen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Artistic Taupe is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Artistic Taupe is Wispy Mauve (DE6045) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wispy Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artistic Taupe is Sandlot Gray (2107-50) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandlot Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Clare has no exact twin of Artistic Taupe. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Artistic Taupe — the nearest deck color, North Island (0552), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6030 instead. See the full North Island swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Artistic Taupe — the nearest deck color, Filament (C2-798), is clearly different (ΔE 5.37). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6030 instead. See the full Filament swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Artistic Taupe — the nearest deck color, Jitney (NO. 293), is clearly different (ΔE 6.11). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6030 instead. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Artistic Taupe — the nearest deck color, Marshy Habitat (0204), is clearly different (ΔE 6.87). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6030 instead. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Artistic Taupe — the nearest deck color, Sunday Stroll (JG-19), is clearly different (ΔE 7.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6030 instead. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Artistic Taupe — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.68). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6030 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →