Taupe Tone 7633 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ADA090, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heron Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADA090 · 7633
Taupe Tone
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Taupe Tone Technical Profile
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Taupe Tone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Taupe Tone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTaupe Tone
Nearly identical
PPGHeron Grey
Heron Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Breakwall
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sierra Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Big Spender
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Arid Plains
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deep Marsh
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Indian River
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taupe Tone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taupe Tone
#ADA090
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taupe Tone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taupe Tone 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 Taupe Tone.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taupe Tone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taupe Tone have?
Taupe Tone by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Taupe Tone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taupe Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taupe Tone are Heron Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Breakwall by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sierra Sand by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Taupe Tone'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 Taupe Tone?
Taupe Tone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Taupe Tone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.