Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tavern Taupe |
| SKU | SW 7508 |
| Hex | #9C8A79 |
| RGB | 156, 138, 121 |
| HSL | 29°, 15%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Tavern Taupe
Tavern Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Tavern 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
12 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tavern 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 #9C8A79 in HSL space. Pair Tavern 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 Tavern Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tavern 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 7508 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Antique Leather (UL140-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Antique Leather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tavern Taupe is Ticonderoga Taupe (992). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Ticonderoga Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Ticonderoga Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Manor (6006-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tavern Taupe is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Roasted Chestnut and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tavern Taupe is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tavern Taupe is Coastline Tan (HGSW 3442). 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 27 vs 27). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Coastline Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Coastline Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild Maitake (DEBN24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Wild Maitake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tavern Taupe. The nearest is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
Rodda's nearest match is Mocha (CA048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Mocha swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Tavern Taupe. The nearest is Cumin (C2-888) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cumin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tavern Taupe
Backdrop has no exact twin of Tavern Taupe. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →