Poised Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6039
Poised Taupe, the 2017 Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year, is a sophisticated mid-deep taupe balancing brown warmth with gray composure, plus a soft mauve undercurrent. It is a furniture-friendly wall color for bedrooms and dens, and it makes a refined cabinetry or front door color in warm modern schemes. The violet hint sets it apart from plainer taupes.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Powell Smokehouse CW-360 (#8E7F79) · Smoked Oyster 2109-40 (#8E7F79) · Gotham CSP-385 (#877E78)
Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No. 276 (#87847F) · Charleston Gray No. 243 (#9A9087) · Chemise No. 216 (#989188)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Spalding Gray SW 6074 (#8D7F75) · Renwick Heather SW 2818 (#8B7D7B) · Chinchilla SW 6011 (#867875)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Poised Taupe?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe SW 6039 is #8C7E78. In RGB that is 140, 126, 120. Use these values to reproduce Poised Taupe in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Poised Taupe?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Poised Taupe is Powell Smokehouse CW-360 (#8E7F79). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Poised Taupe warm or cool?
Poised Taupe is warm overall, though its gray-violet undertone gives it a cooler, dustier character than typical brown taupes. In some light it reads faintly mauve, which is worth confirming against adjacent finishes. The LRV of approximately 22 puts it at medium-dark depth, cozy rather than dark. It pairs well with creams, blush, and aged brass, and it can clash with strongly yellow woods.
Why does Poised Taupe look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #8C7E78 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Poised Taupe have?
Poised Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 22, meaning it reflects about 22% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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