Artistic Taupe by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Artistic Taupe

46%LRV Value
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Artistic Taupe 6030 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C3B1AC, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plush from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Artistic Taupe Technical Profile

HEX Code#C3B1AC
RGB195, 177, 172
LRV46.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Artistic Taupe in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Artistic Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsArtistic Taupe
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPlush

Plush

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mauvette

Behr

Nearly identical

Berry Frost

Valspar

Nearly identical

Subdued

PPG

Very similar

Lost Locket

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Young Fawn

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Toasted Rose

Vista Paint

Very similar

Simply Taupe

Kilz

Very similar

Soufflé

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Artistic Taupe

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Artistic Taupe

#C3B1AC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA285

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Artistic Taupe

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Diverse Beige

Complement

Gray Timber Wolf

Artistic Taupe Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Homestead Brown

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

River Rouge

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Raging Sea

Pop

Jamaica Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Artistic Taupe.

Temperate Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 6037

#BFB1AA

Insightful Rose

Sherwin-Williams · 6023

#C9B0AB

Analytical Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7051

#BFB6A7

Techno Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 6170

#BFB9AA

Sand Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 6086

#C5B1A2

Bona Fide Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 6065

#CBB9AB

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Brickstone Red

Valspar · 1006-9B

#825E57

Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

#C4B9AF

Seven Sisters

Valspar · 8004-33A

#DCE2DF

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Artistic Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Artistic Taupe have?
Artistic Taupe by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Artistic Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artistic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artistic Taupe are Plush by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mauvette by Behr (a near-identical match), Berry Frost by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Artistic Taupe's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Artistic Taupe?
Artistic Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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