Taiga 9654 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #768078, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lush Sage from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #768078 · 9654
Taiga
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Taiga Technical Profile
HEX Code#768078
RGB118, 128, 120
Estimated LRV20.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Taiga
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taiga
#768078
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FAA9D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taiga
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taiga 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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Taiga — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taiga have?
Taiga by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Taiga from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taiga are Lush Sage by Valspar (a close digital match), Cedar Forest by Behr (a close digital match), Monument Gray by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Taiga'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 Taiga?
Taiga has a estimated lightness value of 20.6, 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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