Taiga 9654 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #768078, 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.
Ref. #768078 · 9654
Taiga
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Taiga Technical Profile
HEX Code#768078
RGB118, 128, 120
LRV20.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Taiga in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Taiga in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTaiga
Nearly identical
ValsparLush Sage
Lush Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cedar Forest
Behr
Nearly identical
Monument Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
In the Brush
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Boxwood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Night Train
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Monument Gray
Vista Paint
Very similar
Thunderbolt
PPG
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taiga
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Taiga in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taiga from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taiga are Lush Sage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cedar Forest by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Taiga's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.