Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Poised Taupe |
| SKU | SW 6039 |
| Hex | #8C7E78 |
| RGB | 140, 126, 120 |
| HSL | 18°, 8%, 51% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe
With an LRV of 22, Poised Taupe is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Poised Taupe works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Magnolia Home
Rodda
C2 Paint
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Poised 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 #8C7E78 in HSL space. Pair Poised 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 Poised Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Poised 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 6039 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Poised Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Wild Truffle (HDC-NT-27B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Poised Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Wild Truffle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Poised Taupe
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Poised Taupe is Smoked Oyster (2109-40). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Smoked Oyster and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Poised Taupe
Valspar has no exact twin of Poised Taupe. The nearest is Dorian Gray (T511) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.2 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dorian Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Poised Taupe
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Poised Taupe is Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cinnamon Toast and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Poised Taupe
The closest Glidden equivalent of Poised Taupe is Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Glidden is your counter, order Cinnamon Toast and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Poised Taupe
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Poised Taupe is Lab Gray (447-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Lab Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Lab Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Poised Taupe
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Poised Taupe is Benevolent Beige (HGSW 3433). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Benevolent Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Benevolent Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Poised Taupe
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Winter Twig (DEGR01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Poised Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Winter Twig swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Poised Taupe
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Poised Taupe. The nearest is Wooden Palette (JG-130) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Poised Taupe
Rodda has no exact twin of Poised Taupe. The nearest is Cobblestone (CA076) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cobblestone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Poised Taupe
C2 Paint's nearest match is Foible (C2-792), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Poised Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Foible swatch →