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Sherwin-Williams Studio Taupe

SW 7549 · #AD9C85 · LRV 34.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Elusive Morel is a 98% match

Studio Taupe (SW 7549) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 34.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Elusive Morel (98% match).

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LRV

34.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7549

HEX

#AD9C85

RGB

173, 156, 133

HSL

35°, 20%, 60%

Family

Beiges

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Studio Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Studio Taupe have?

Studio Taupe is a mid-tone beige 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 Studio Taupe?

Studio Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Elusive Morel (DEBN30), 98%; Valspar: Ode to Joy (8004-20D), 97%; Glidden: Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fenland (HGSW7544), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Turret (CC-604), 96%; Behr: Midtown (MQ2-47), 95%; PPG: Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 91%. 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 Studio Taupe?

The HEX code of Studio Taupe (SW 7549) is #AD9C85, RGB 173, 156, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.