Timeless Taupe 9579 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #908379, estimated LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Wilderness from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #908379 · 9579
Timeless Taupe
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Timeless Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#908379
RGB144, 131, 121
Estimated LRV23.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Timeless Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timeless Taupe
#908379
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timeless Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timeless 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
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Timeless Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timeless Taupe have?
Timeless Taupe by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Timeless Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timeless Taupe are Wild Wilderness by PPG (a close digital match), Mushroom Foraging by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bohemian Earth by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Timeless 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 Timeless Taupe?
Timeless Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 23.5, 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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