Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Artistic Taupe |
| SKU | SW 6030 |
| Hex | #C3B1AC |
| RGB | 195, 177, 172 |
| HSL | 13°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About 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 by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Artistic Taupe 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 #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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6030 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Artistic Taupe is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Artistic Taupe is Artsy Pink (HGSW 3026). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Artsy Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Artsy Pink 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
Rodda has no exact twin of Artistic Taupe. The nearest is Mauve (CA068) at ΔE 3.77 — 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 Mauve 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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Artistic Taupe
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Artistic Taupe is Paloma (PALOMA) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paloma swatch →