Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Studio Taupe |
| SKU | SW 9173 |
| Hex | #A09480 |
| RGB | 160, 148, 128 |
| HSL | 38°, 14%, 56% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Studio Taupe
Studio Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Studio 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
18 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Studio 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 #A09480 in HSL space. Pair Studio 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 Studio Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Studio 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 9173 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Studio Taupe
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Studio Taupe is Beige Gray (ES-51). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 33). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Beige Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29.9 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Glidden's nearest match is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Studio Taupe
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Studio Taupe is Clifton Point (420-4DB). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Clifton Point and you'll get the same color. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weather Board (DE6222), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Weather Board swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Studio Taupe. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Rodda's nearest match is Basil (CA143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Studio Taupe
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalamazoo (C2-907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Studio Taupe. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Backdrop, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Kompozit, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →