Timeless Taupe 9579 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #908379, 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.
Ref. #908379 · 9579
Timeless Taupe
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Timeless Taupe Technical Profile
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Timeless Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timeless 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-WilliamsTimeless Taupe
Nearly identical
PPGWild Wilderness
Wild Wilderness
PPG
Nearly identical
Mushroom Foraging
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bohemian Earth
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ottertail
Behr
Nearly identical
Stardust
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Soft Rabbit Brown
Valspar
Very similar
Seemingly Perfect
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Utopia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timeless Taupe
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Timeless Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timeless Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timeless Taupe are Wild Wilderness by PPG (a near-identical match), Mushroom Foraging by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bohemian Earth by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Timeless Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.