Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tony Taupe |
| SKU | HGSW 7038 |
| Hex | #B1A290 |
| RGB | 177, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 33°, 17%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe
Tony Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Tony 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
Farrow & Ball
Behr
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tony 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 #B1A290 in HSL space. Pair Tony 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 Tony Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tony 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 7038 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tony Taupe
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tony Taupe is Tony Taupe (SW 7038). 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 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tony Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Tony Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tony Taupe
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Tony Taupe is Worn Greige (441-4DB). 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 37 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Worn Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tony Taupe
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Tony Taupe is London Stone (NO. 6). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order London Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full London Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tony Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Stepping Stones (PWL-85), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tony Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Stepping Stones swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tony Taupe
Kompozit's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tony Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Indian River (985) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indian River swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Backdrop, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tony Taupe
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Tony Taupe. The nearest is Fossil (C2-926) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossil swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tony Taupe
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tony Taupe. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tony Taupe
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tony Taupe — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 14.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7038 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →