Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Timeless Taupe |
| SKU | SW 9579 |
| Hex | #908379 |
| RGB | 144, 131, 121 |
| HSL | 26°, 9%, 52% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Timeless Taupe
With an LRV of 24, Timeless Taupe is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Timeless 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
15 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Timeless 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 #908379 in HSL space. Pair Timeless 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 Timeless Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Timeless 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 9579 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
At Behr, the closest color to Timeless Taupe is Roanoke Taupe (HDC-CL-22G) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roanoke Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Timeless Taupe is Taos Taupe (2111-40) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taos Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
Valspar has no exact twin of Timeless Taupe. The nearest is Artichoke (6003-2A) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.1 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artichoke swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Timeless Taupe is So Sublime (PPG1006-5) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full So Sublime swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
The closest Glidden equivalent of Timeless Taupe is Wild Wilderness (PPG1019-5). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). If Glidden is your counter, order Wild Wilderness and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Wilderness swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Timeless Taupe. The nearest is Promising Gray (439-4DB) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Promising Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Timeless Taupe is Mushroom Foraging (DEGR05). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mushroom Foraging and you'll get the same color. See the full Mushroom Foraging swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Timeless Taupe. The nearest is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Timeless Taupe — the nearest deck color, Mole's Breath (NO. 276), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9579 instead. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Timeless Taupe. The nearest is Moonscape (0227) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonscape swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
Rodda has no exact twin of Timeless Taupe. The nearest is Slate (CA090) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Slate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Timeless Taupe. The nearest is Charlie Horse (C2-906) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlie Horse swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
At Clare, the closest color to Timeless Taupe is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Timeless Taupe
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Timeless Taupe. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →