Poised Taupe 6039 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8C7E78, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #8C7E78 · 6039
Poised Taupe
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Poised Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C7E78
RGB140, 126, 120
Estimated LRV21.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#8C7E78
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#8F807A
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#8D7D77
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Wild Truffle
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#8B7E76
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#8D8077
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Colors That Work With Poised Taupe
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Poised Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poised Taupe are Lab Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Smoked Oyster by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Powell Smokehouse by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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