Temperate Taupe
SW 6037 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Temperate Taupe SW 6037 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#BFB1AA
LRV
46
Family
Greige
SW 6037
Color profile
Light value
46 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Warm gray undertones give this muted violet a cozy, pensive vibe. Pair this neutral with warm shades like Roycroft Rose for a gentle, inviting palette.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 46 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Temperate TaupeThis colorTemperate TaupeSherwin-Williams · SW 6037
CoordinatingGauzy WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6035CoordinatingRoycroft RoseSherwin-Williams · SW 0034CoordinatingCultured PearlSherwin-Williams · SW 6028Similar colors
Tap any color to compareTemperate Taupe vs Doeskin
46LRV47
#BFB1AAHex#C6B3A9
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Temperate Taupe vs Artistic Taupe
46LRV46
#BFB1AAHex#C3B1AC
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Temperate Taupe vs Queen Anne Lilac
46LRV48
#BFB1AAHex#C0B6B4
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach cast
Temperate Taupe vs Diverse Beige
46LRV47
#BFB1AAHex#C2B4A7
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Temperate Taupe vs Chelsea Mauve
46LRV43
#BFB1AAHex#BEAC9F
GreigeFamilyPurple
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Temperate Taupe vs Versatile Gray
46LRV48
#BFB1AAHex#C1B6AB
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Temperate Taupe vs Cool Beige
46LRV48
#BFB1AAHex#C6B5A7
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Temperate Taupe vs Perfect Greige
46LRV42
#BFB1AAHex#B7AB9F
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Temperate Taupe vs Warm Pewter
46LRV42
#BFB1AAHex#B4ADA6
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Temperate Taupe vs Sand Dune
46LRV46
#BFB1AAHex#C5B1A2
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareTemperate Taupe vs Sandlot Gray
46LRV44
#BFB1AAHex#BDAFA6
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sandlot Gray is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Woven Cashmere
46LRV47
#BFB1AAHex#C4B3AB
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Woven Cashmere is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Seagull Beach
46LRV48
#BFB1AAHex#C5B6AE
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Seagull Beach is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Thumper
46LRV42
#BFB1AAHex#BDADA4
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Thumper is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Riveter Rose
46LRV41
#BFB1AAHex#B7A9A2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Riveter Rose is very close match · 5 points darker compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Elephant Gray
46LRV42
#BFB1AAHex#B5ABA7
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach cast
Elephant Gray is close match · 4 points darker · cooler compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Gray Ashlar
46LRV51
#BFB1AAHex#CABAB1
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Ashlar is close match · 5 points lighter compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Nightingale Gray
46LRV43
#BFB1AAHex#BAAEA3
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nightingale Gray is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Dove Tale
46LRV44
#BFB1AAHex#B7AFA9
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Dove Tale is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe vs Pink Drab
46LRV49
#BFB1AAHex#CBB5AE
GreigeFamilyPink
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Pink Drab is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Temperate Taupe.
Temperate Taupe, answered
What is the LRV of Temperate Taupe?
Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 46, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Temperate Taupe a warm or cool color?
Temperate Taupe has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Temperate Taupe be used outside?
Yes, Temperate Taupe is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Temperate Taupe from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Temperate Taupe is Sandlot Gray (2107-50) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6037
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