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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Tavern Taupe

HGSW7508 · #9C8A79 · LRV 26.6

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Sycamore Tan is a 100% match

Tavern Taupe (HGSW7508) is a dark brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 26.6 (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 Sycamore Tan (100% match).

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LRV

26.6 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW7508

HEX

#9C8A79

RGB

156, 138, 121

HSL

29°, 15%, 54%

Family

Browns

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Tavern Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Tavern Taupe have?

Tavern Taupe is a dark brown with a strong 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 Tavern Taupe?

Tavern Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.6 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 Tavern Taupe in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sycamore Tan (SW 2855), 100%; PPG: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Ticonderoga Taupe (992), 98%; Glidden: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Maitake (DEBN24), 98%; Valspar: Stone Manor (6006-2A), 97%; Behr: Light Truffle (PPU5-06A), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 95%. 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 Tavern Taupe?

The HEX code of Tavern Taupe (HGSW7508) is #9C8A79, RGB 156, 138, 121. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.