Tavern Taupe 7508 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9C8A79, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Chestnut from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C8A79 · 7508
Tavern Taupe
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tavern Taupe Technical Profile
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Tavern Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tavern Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTavern Taupe
Nearly identical
PPGRoasted Chestnut
Roasted Chestnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Maitake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ticonderoga Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Tempered Allspice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Very similar
Antigua Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seemingly Perfect
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rain Barrel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tavern Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tavern Taupe
#9C8A79
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tavern Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tavern 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Tavern Taupe.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tavern Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tavern Taupe have?
Tavern Taupe by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tavern Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tavern Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tavern Taupe are Roasted Chestnut by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild Maitake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ticonderoga Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tavern 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 Tavern Taupe?
Tavern Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tavern Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.