Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tony Taupe |
| SKU | SW 7038 |
| Hex | #A8957D |
| RGB | 168, 149, 125 |
| HSL | 33°, 20%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe
Tony Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Tony 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
17 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
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 Tony 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 #A8957D in HSL space. Pair Tony 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 Tony Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tony 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 7038 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Behr, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Pure Earth (PPU7-05) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pure Earth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Beige Gray (ES-51) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tony Taupe
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tony Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tony Taupe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tony Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tony Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Domaine (HGSW 3443), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tony Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Saddle Up (DET690) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Rodda, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Basil (CA143) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tony Taupe
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Tony Taupe is Scout (C2-826). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Scout and you'll get the same color. See the full Scout swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tony Taupe
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Tony Taupe. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tony Taupe
At Backdrop, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) 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 Tony Taupe
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tony Taupe is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →