Poised Taupe 6039 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8C7E78, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lab Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C7E78 · 6039
Poised Taupe
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Poised Taupe Technical Profile
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Poised Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poised 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-WilliamsPoised Taupe
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLab Gray
Lab Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
PPG
Nearly identical
Utopia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Truffle
Behr
Nearly identical
Soft Rabbit Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Twig
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Vigilant
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poised Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poised Taupe
#8C7E78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poised Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poised Taupe Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Poised Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Poised Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poised Taupe have?
Poised Taupe by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Poised Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poised Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poised Taupe are Lab Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Smoked Oyster by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Powell Smokehouse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poised 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 Poised Taupe?
Poised Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Poised Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.