Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Temperate Taupe |
| SKU | HGSW 3436 |
| Hex | #BFB1AA |
| RGB | 191, 177, 170 |
| HSL | 20°, 14%, 71% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Temperate Taupe
Temperate 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 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.
Temperate 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
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Behr
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Temperate 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 #BFB1AA in HSL space. Pair Temperate 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 Temperate Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Temperate 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 3436 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Temperate Taupe is Temperate Taupe (SW 6037). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Temperate Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Temperate Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sandlot Gray (2107-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Temperate Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sandlot Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
Valspar's nearest match is Woven Cashmere (T563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.8 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Temperate Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Woven Cashmere swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Temperate Taupe is Plush (402-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.28, 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 Plush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
At Behr, the closest color to Temperate Taupe is Mauvette (PPU17-10) — very close at ΔE 2.36, 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 Mauvette swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
At Clare, the closest color to Temperate Taupe is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Temperate Taupe is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.54, 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 Temperate Taupe
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Temperate Taupe. The nearest is Drifting (DEC770) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drifting swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Temperate Taupe. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Temperate Taupe. The nearest is Marshy Habitat (0204) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
Kompozit has no exact twin of Temperate Taupe. The nearest is Light Lichen (0211) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Temperate Taupe — the nearest deck color, Tailored (C2-958), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3436 instead. See the full Tailored swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Temperate Taupe — the nearest deck color, Sunday Stroll (JG-19), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3436 instead. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Temperate Taupe
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Temperate Taupe — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 14.14). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3436 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →