Temperate Taupe 6037 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BFB1AA, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandlot Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFB1AA · 6037
Temperate Taupe
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Temperate Taupe Technical Profile
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Temperate Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Temperate 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-WilliamsTemperate Taupe
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSandlot Gray
Sandlot Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thumper
PPG
Nearly identical
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Staccato Mauve
Kilz
Very similar
Dancing Deer
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seagull Beach
Valspar
Very similar
Plush
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mauvette
Behr
Very similar
Chocolate Milk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Soufflé
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Temperate Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Temperate Taupe
#BFB1AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Temperate Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Temperate 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 Temperate Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Temperate Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Temperate Taupe have?
Temperate Taupe by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Temperate Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Temperate Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Temperate Taupe are Sandlot Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Thumper by PPG (a near-identical match), Mid Day Mocha by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Temperate 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 Temperate Taupe?
Temperate Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.4, 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 Temperate Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.