Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Taupe Tone |
| SKU | SW 7633 |
| Hex | #ADA090 |
| RGB | 173, 160, 144 |
| HSL | 33°, 15%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Taupe Tone
Taupe Tone sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Taupe Tone 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 Taupe Tone 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 #ADA090 in HSL space. Pair Taupe Tone 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 Taupe Tone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Taupe Tone 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 7633 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Taupe Tone
The closest Behr equivalent of Taupe Tone is Sierra Sand (UL170-20). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Sierra Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Sierra Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Indian River (985), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full Indian River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Valspar's nearest match is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Taupe Tone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Taupe Tone is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) 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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Glidden's nearest match is Neutral Wheat (10YY 35/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full Neutral Wheat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Taupe Tone
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Taupe Tone is Breakwall (405-3DB). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Breakwall and you'll get the same color. See the full Breakwall swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Taupe Tone
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Taupe Tone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Taupe Tone is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Taupe Tone
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Taupe Tone is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Taupe Tone. The nearest is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Young Colt (0198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Rodda's nearest match is Essential Beige (CA081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full Essential Beige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Taupe Tone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Taupe Tone is Fossil (C2-926) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Portola Paints's nearest match is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Taupe Tone. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Taupe Tone
At Backdrop, the closest color to Taupe Tone is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Taupe Tone
Kompozit's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tone without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →