Ref. #768078 · 9654
Taiga
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Taiga Technical Profile
What color is Taiga? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #768078. Colors similar to Taiga include Valspar Lush Sage, Behr Cedar Forest, Hirshfield's Monument Gray. Taiga has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Taiga creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Taiga pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
HEX Code#768078
RGB118, 128, 120
LRV20.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Taiga
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Taiga.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taiga — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taiga have?
Taiga by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Taiga from other brands?
The closest matches are Lush Sage by Valspar (#788176), Cedar Forest by Behr (#79807A), Monument Gray by Hirshfield's (#7A807A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Taiga?
Taiga has an LRV of 20.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.