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Ref. #8A7A6A · 7039

Virtual Taupe

20%LRV Value
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Virtual Taupe 7039 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8A7A6A, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Woodbridge from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Virtual Taupe Technical Profile

HEX Code#8A7A6A
RGB138, 122, 106
LRV20.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Virtual Taupe in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Virtual 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-WilliamsVirtual Taupe
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWoodbridge

Woodbridge

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Thunderbird

PPG

Nearly identical

Medium Roast

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Seasoned Wood

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Road Less-Travelled

Behr

Nearly identical

Davenport Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Milk Chocolate

Valspar

Very similar

Dusty Path

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cowboy Hat

Kilz

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Virtual Taupe

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Virtual Taupe

#8A7A6A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9A97E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Virtual Taupe

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Seasoned Wood

Complement

Magnet Dapple

Virtual Taupe Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Habitat

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Teakwood

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Backdrop

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Quiver Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 6151

#8E7F6A

Anonymous

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#817A6E

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

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Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Virtual Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Virtual Taupe have?
Virtual 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 Virtual Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Virtual Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Virtual Taupe are Woodbridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Thunderbird by PPG (a near-identical match), Medium Roast by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Virtual 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 Virtual Taupe?
Virtual Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.4, 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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