Emerging Taupe
SW 6045 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Emerging Taupe SW 6045 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#B8A196
LRV
38
Family
Greige
SW 6045
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 38, Emerging Taupe is a medium greige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Emerging Taupe carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Emerging Taupe under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Emerging TaupeThis colorEmerging TaupeSherwin-Williams · SW 6045
CoordinatingNatural LinenSherwin-Williams · SW 9109CoordinatingCadetSherwin-Williams · SW 9143CoordinatingHush WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6042Similar colors
Tap any color to compareEmerging Taupe vs Glamour
38LRV38
#B8A196Hex#B6A09A
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Emerging Taupe vs Trusty Tan
38LRV37
#B8A196Hex#B59F8F
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Emerging Taupe vs Sand Trap
38LRV40
#B8A196Hex#BBA595
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Emerging Taupe vs Sandbank
38LRV40
#B8A196Hex#C3A497
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Emerging Taupe vs Interface Tan
38LRV40
#B8A196Hex#C1A392
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Emerging Taupe vs Truly Taupe
38LRV35
#B8A196Hex#AC9E97
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Emerging Taupe vs Chelsea Mauve
38LRV43
#B8A196Hex#BEAC9F
GreigeFamilyPurple
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Emerging Taupe vs Utterly Beige
38LRV39
#B8A196Hex#B5A597
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Emerging Taupe vs Pinky Beige
38LRV43
#B8A196Hex#C9AA98
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Emerging Taupe vs Smoky Beige
38LRV40
#B8A196Hex#B9A796
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareEmerging Taupe vs Sweet Treat
38LRV40
#B8A196Hex#BCA498
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sweet Treat is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Cocoa Craving
38LRV39
#B8A196Hex#B9A39A
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cocoa Craving is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Poetry in Motion
38LRV39
#B8A196Hex#BAA299
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Poetry in Motion is very close match compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Seaside Sand
38LRV37
#B8A196Hex#B59D94
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Seaside Sand is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Coffee With Cream
38LRV35
#B8A196Hex#AF9B91
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Coffee With Cream is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Whispering Woods
38LRV36
#B8A196Hex#B49C8D
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whispering Woods is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Taupe Tapestry
38LRV41
#B8A196Hex#C3A79A
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Taupe Tapestry is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Iris Mauve
38LRV34
#B8A196Hex#B39B94
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Iris Mauve is close match · 4 points darker · cooler compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Dead Salmon
38LRV35
#B8A196Hex#B19C8D
GreigeFamilyPink
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dead Salmon is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe vs Smoked Trout
38LRV41
#B8A196Hex#BDA794
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Smoked Trout is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Emerging Taupe.
Emerging Taupe, answered
What is the LRV of Emerging Taupe?
Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Emerging Taupe a warm or cool color?
Emerging Taupe has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Emerging Taupe be used outside?
Yes, Emerging Taupe is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Emerging Taupe from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Emerging Taupe is Sweet Treat (M121) by Valspar, very close match · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6045
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