Truly Taupe 6038 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AC9E97, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gypsum Gap from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC9E97 · 6038
Truly Taupe
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Truly Taupe Technical Profile
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Truly Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Truly 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-WilliamsTruly Taupe
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGypsum Gap
Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moleskin
Behr
Nearly identical
Creamy Hot Cocoa
PPG
Nearly identical
Twilight Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iron Clawfoot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wool Coat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Meadow Mauve
Kilz
Very similar
Creekbed
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Truly Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Truly Taupe
#AC9E97
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 Truly Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Truly 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 Truly 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.
Truly Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Truly Taupe have?
Truly 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 Truly Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Truly Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Truly Taupe are Gypsum Gap by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Moleskin by Behr (a near-identical match), Creamy Hot Cocoa by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Truly 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 Truly Taupe?
Truly Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.5, 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 Truly Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.