Tony Taupe 7038 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B1A290, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Worn Greige from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1A290 · 7038
Tony Taupe
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Tony Taupe
Tony Taupe is a warm, mid-tone taupe-greige at LRV 37 — a deeper, browner neutral with a soft, sophisticated warmth. It's the choice when you want a greige with real depth and a taupe lean rather than a pale, cool one, grounding a room with cozy warmth.
At this depth it can go quite dark in low light, so check it in your space. It pairs with creamy whites, wood, and warm metals. Behr Sierra Sand is a near-identical match, with Benjamin Moore Cotswold close behind.
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Tony Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tony 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-WilliamsTony Taupe
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWorn Greige
Worn Greige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sierra Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Arid Plains
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Heron Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Cotswold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Marsh
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Macadamia Brown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rocky Mountain Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Tony Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tony Taupe
#B1A290
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Tony Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tony 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 Tony Taupe.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tony Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tony Taupe have?
Tony Taupe 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 Tony Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tony Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tony Taupe are Worn Greige by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Antiquity by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sierra Sand by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tony 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 Tony Taupe?
Tony Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.2, 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 Tony Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.