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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe

HGSW7039 · #8A7A6A · LRV 20.4

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe is a 100% match

Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039) is a dark brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 20.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe (100% match).

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LRV

20.4 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW7039

HEX

#8A7A6A

RGB

138, 122, 106

HSL

30°, 13%, 48%

Family

Browns

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Virtual Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Virtual Taupe have?

Virtual Taupe is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Virtual Taupe?

Virtual Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Virtual Taupe in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (SW 7039), 100%; Behr: Caffeine (N210-5), 99%; Glidden: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), 98%; PPG: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Medium Roast (DEBN33), 98%; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Virtual Taupe?

The HEX code of Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039) is #8A7A6A, RGB 138, 122, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.